North Texas Tollway Authority - Assistant Director of Traffic & Incident Management
About The Position
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Traffic & Incident Management to oversee traffic engineering, incident management, traffic safety initiatives, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs. This role involves developing high-performing teams and advancing operational excellence within one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. The Traffic & Incident Management Department is responsible for traffic operations, traffic engineering, roadway safety, incident response, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic-related risk mitigation activities throughout NTTA’s transportation network. The Assistant Director serves as a key member of the department’s leadership team, reporting to the Director of Traffic & Incident Management, and may act on behalf of the Director when necessary. The position aims to improve roadway safety, incident response, and mobility across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of nine (9) years of progressively responsible transportation, traffic engineering, or related experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas licensure/reciprocity within six months of employment
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain NCIC/TCIC and CJIS certifications
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline
- Significant traffic engineering and traffic management experience
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) experience
- Crash investigation and incident management expertise
- Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation teams
Responsibilities
- Oversee traffic engineering, incident management, traffic safety initiatives, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs.
- Develop high-performing teams and advance operational excellence.
- Improve roadway safety, incident response, and mobility.
- Manage traffic operations, traffic engineering, roadway safety, incident response, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic-related risk mitigation activities.
- Act on behalf of the Director of Traffic & Incident Management when necessary.
- Advance NTTA’s commitment to safe and reliable transportation operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
