Traffic Director

City Of Waterloo • Waterloo, IA

264d • $86,715 - $109,844

About The Position

The Traffic Operations Director oversees the City's traffic system and part of the transportation system, focusing on planning, operations, and maintenance to ensure safety, efficiency, and innovation. This role includes managing improvement projects, daily operations, and grant-funded initiatives, working closely with the Associate Traffic Engineer. The Director supervises staff, consultants, and contractors while addressing citizen concerns and prioritizing work assignments. The Director directly supervises the Associate Traffic Engineer and two foremen and indirectly manages up to 9 electricians, signal technicians, and sign & traffic operators. Reporting to the Public Works Division Manager, the position requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage the traffic operations team and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in traffic operations and management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant-funded projects.
• Knowledge of traffic safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the City's traffic system and part of the transportation system.
• Manage improvement projects, daily operations, and grant-funded initiatives.
• Supervise staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Address citizen concerns and prioritize work assignments.
• Directly supervise the Associate Traffic Engineer and two foremen.
• Indirectly manage up to 9 electricians, signal technicians, and sign & traffic operators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support