Arterial Operations Program Manager

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Arterial Operations Program Manager manages operations and supervises staff within the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Traffic Management Center (TMC). The role oversees traffic signal operations, traveler information dissemination, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flow and safety. The position leads the Arterial Operations Program and Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) operations, manages related ITS projects, and provides technical leadership and regional partnership support.

Requirements

• Four years of engineering experience or experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or another state's technical board, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment.
• Currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
• Experience developing traffic signal timing plans.
• Experience reviewing traffic signal and ITS design plans.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering practices and procedures.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing data and writing technical reports.
• Familiarity with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the FHWA Signal Timing Manual.
• Ability to use traffic signal computer software packages such as Synchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Arterial Operations Program, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety through traffic signals on arterial roadways and across jurisdictional boundaries.
• Manage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and lead Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) operations.
• Manage local and federally funded ITS projects identified as part of the Arterial Operations Program.
• Serve as a technical expert for ITS design, implementation, and operations.
• Develop and implement traffic signal timing for progression, special events, construction, and incidents.
• Supervise and manage the work of staff members within the TMC.
• Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team.
• Provide leadership to AZTech regional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions.
• Present regularly in public forums before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager