TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICER

Traffic Safety Officer

The department of Public Works currently has one (1) opening available for Traffic Safety Officer in the Transportation Services Bureau. Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $165,766.107 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

The Traffic Safety Officer provides operational leadership for the City's Traffic Safety Division and is responsible for advancing Safe Streets Long Beach and Vision Zero goals through the development, coordination, and implementation of programs intended to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The role oversees administration of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program, including compliance, vendor management, performance monitoring, and strategic reinvestment of program revenues into safety improvements. The position also directs the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and related quick-build projects that improve conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

The Traffic Safety Officer manages data-driven safety strategies by analyzing collision trends, identifying priority locations, and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented countermeasures. This role ensures traffic safety projects move efficiently from intake through implementation by coordinating with internal bureaus and divisions, public safety partners, and external agencies. The position also leads community engagement efforts, responds to stakeholder / community concerns, and promotes transparent and equitable project delivery. Overall, the Traffic Safety Officer exists to provide focused leadership, accountability, and specialized expertise necessary to create safer streets throughout the city.

Duties for this position include:

• Planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Safety Division, including staff supervision, work planning, performance management, and division priorities.
• Leading implementation of the City's Safe Streets Long Beach and Vision Zero initiatives to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
• Overseeing administration of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program, including vendor management, program compliance, public communication, citation processing coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Ensuring Automated Speed Enforcement revenues are strategically reinvested into eligible traffic safety, neighborhood calming, and Vision Zero initiatives consistent with legal requirements and City policy.
• Directing the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, including intake, evaluation, prioritization, design coordination, installation, and follow-up monitoring of requested improvements.
• Managing quick-build traffic safety projects such as pedestrian enhancements, intersection improvements, speed management treatments, striping modifications, and other low-cost safety measures.
• Developing and implementing division policies, procedures, and service standards for evaluating requests, selecting countermeasures, and delivering projects efficiently and consistently.
• Overseeing collection, analysis, and reporting of traffic safety data, including collision trends, high-injury network locations, speed data, and effectiveness of completed improvements.
• Preparing reports, presentations, correspondence, and recommendations for executive management, the City Manager's Office, City Council, boards, commissions, and community stakeholders.
• Developing and administering division budget, monitoring expenditures, forecasting resource needs, and ensuring effective stewardship of public funds.
• Coordinating with internal bureaus and departments, including Engineering Bureau, Capital Budget Division, Transportation Services Bureau, Transportation Project Management Bureau, maintenance operations, Police, Fire, Technology & Innovation, and communications staff to implement safety initiatives.
• Managing consultant, contractor, and vendor agreements related to traffic safety studies, equipment, construction, outreach, software, and specialized services.
• Leading community engagement efforts by responding to resident concerns, facilitating neighborhood meetings, and promoting transparent and equitable project delivery.
• Supporting staff training and professional development related to traffic safety programs, engineering practices, data tools, public engagement, and emerging best practices.
• Monitoring applicable laws, regulations, grants, and legislative changes affecting transportation safety programs and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Representing the Department at meetings, public events, interagency working groups, and regional transportation forums.
• Working collaboratively with the Community Information Division to update the website, communicate various programs and initiatives, celebrate success, and maintain access to relevant information pertaining to the cities bike infrastructure, available programs, and future initiatives.
• Attending special events to provide services and/or advertise available programs and initiatives.
• Conducting surveys and gathering general data to determine effectiveness of programs and opportunities for improvement.
• Managing specialized vendors and contractors to effectively operate and expand programs, such as procurement of e-bikes, peak season repair/retrieval assistance, right-of-way compliance, software, technology, etc.
• Performing other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will embody the attributes of principled leadership: trusteeship, values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision. The Traffic Safety Officer will possess a demonstrated ability to provide committed leadership in a changing government environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of project management technical skills and best industry practices.
• Uses a high level of tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive confidential and political situations.
• Assesses and organizes work and set priorities.
• Communicate expectations effectively and holds staff accountable.
• Take initiatives and exercise sound independent judgement.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions while completing multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Manages a wide range of projects simultaneously.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels including City and department management, public officials, contractors, vendors, employees, and the public.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills including the ability to serve as a department spokesperson in small or large group settings.

Minimum requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience overseeing projects or programs related to Traffic Safety or performing other traffic engineering / safety related tasks.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level.

License:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Possession of a current registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in California.

Desirable qualifications:

• Professional degrees / certifications in Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field. (Copy of degree or transcripts denoting degree conferment required).
• Experience in organizations of similar size and complexity.
• Experience within the City of Long Beach, non-profit, or equivalent local government.

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Monday, July 20, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-6035. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

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