Engineering Manager - Traffic (Operation & Development) Division

Under direction of the City Engineer, plans, organizes, and supervises professional and technical operations of either the Land Development, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), or Traffic Engineering (Operation and Development) section of the Engineering Department.

• Manages, leads, and directs the activities and staff involved in the daily administration of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Land Development and Traffic engineering (Operation and Development) team; provides direction and guidance to senior staff on project scope, budget, and schedule for various infrastructure projects.
• Reviews, approves, and signs specifications documents for construction projects and any other plans required to complete construction; reviews and recommends approval of construction plans and various work orders; recommends various traffic devices throughout the city including speed humps, signs, striping, and pavement legends in coordination with traffic team.
• Reviews and approves, and/or signs Public Works and Engineering related planning and/or design documents.
• Provides direct supervision to professional and technical staff; participates in recommending the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; provides or recommends compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination when necessary.
• Provides the day-to-day leadership and work with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving City objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment.
• Manages and directs the activities and staff involved in the daily administration of the assigned Engineering section; develops work programs and establishes program priorities; provides technical leadership and policy guidance and communicates management objectives to City management and staff; reviews and approves work performed by staff.
• Manages and monitors sensitive community issues; manages the development, implementation, and operations of programs designed to improve or maintain neighborhood livability; develops new programs to address the City's emerging traffic needs; manages contracts for consultants providing traffic engineering services and coordinates traffic services with other City departments.
• Manages multiple engineering projects including the supervision of professional, technical, and consulting staff.
• Understands, interprets, explains, applies, and ensures compliance with City traffic or related engineering operations and safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable Federal, state, and local legislation and regulations; testifies in court as required.
• Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations in support of goals.
• Develops departmental budgetary information for proposed projects; administers, coordinates, and monitors budgets for assigned projects; prepares, reviews, and processes project expenditures and ensures compliance with all funding requirements; recommends purchases, agreements, and contracts.
• Identifies and researches grant opportunities for funding City infrastructure improvements; leads grant project selection and preparation managing scope, cost, and schedule.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive records; drafts project progress reports, technical reports, and makes recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provides engineering expertise for the city involved claims for engineering related issues including executing necessary documents to support the city.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer or as the situation requires.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

• Principles and practices of Engineering, with particular emphasis on long range planning and capital improvement programs.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding Engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of grant administration.
• Budgeting methodologies.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant tools, software, and/or technology used within the role.
• Understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
• Safe work practices, OSHA regulations, and workplace health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Supervise, motivate, and train team members effectively.
• Make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Manage and resolve conflicts or disagreements constructively.
• Use a personal computer, telephone, and other electronic devices, to access information, complete documentation, and communicate effectively.
• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
• Identify issues, evaluate data, and implement effective solutions (problem solving).
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Perform tasks accurately and thoroughly, with a focus on quality.

• Theories, principles, and practices of traffic engineering, including applicable traffic and zoning codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
• Current trends in federal, state, regional, and local circulation, transit, and traffic planning.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding traffic engineering.
• Computer applications relating to traffic engineering and analysis.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of grant administration.
• Budgeting methodologies.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant tools, software, and/or technology used within the role.
• Understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
• Safe work practices, OSHA regulations, and workplace health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Strategically plan, organize, design, implement, and monitor transportation and traffic engineering programs.
• Analyze technical transportation design and engineering problems, evaluate alternate approaches, and adopt effective solutions.
• Develop, implement, and manage traffic programs to address the City's emerging traffic needs; provide guidance, and makes recommendations to City management on traffic-related issues.
• Carry out responsibilities independently and with awareness of traffic and safety issues and sensitivities.
• Manage contracts for consultants providing traffic engineering services;
• Coordinate traffic services with other City departments.
• Supervise, motivate, and train team members effectively.
• Make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Manage and resolve conflicts or disagreements constructively.
• Use a personal computer, telephone, and other electronic devices, to access information, complete documentation, and communicate effectively.
• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
• Identify issues, evaluate data, and implement effective solutions (problem solving).
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Perform tasks accurately and thoroughly, with a focus on quality.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.

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