Introduction The Assistant Traffic Operations Manager enhances traffic safety and mobility throughout the City by coordinating necessary use of the City's right-of-way and by minimizing street and sidewalk restrictions. This position manages compliance with all city, state and federal laws and regulations. The Assistant Traffic Operations Manager ensures road users (vehicular, pedestrian and special events) an efficient and safe environment, while still allowing construction/maintenance to be accomplished in a timely manner. The Assistant Traffic Operations Manager manages several programs and work groups, and coordinates decisions and activities with other city departments including Planning, Inspections Services, Tourism and Events and Police.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Five years of increasingly responsible traffic industry experience.
- Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements- Preferred: International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone and Signs & Markings certifications.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Develops a cohesive right-of-way program. Acts as Liaison to other valley cities and the state (ADOT) regarding projects and events that impact right-of-way and traffic.
- Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
- Reviews and approves temporary traffic control for large construction projects to minimize traffic and other right-of-way conflicts.
- Manages the city's public parking program including administration, allocation, and regulation of street, surface lot and garage parking assets.
- Provides timely problem resolution and recommends mitigation measures for right of way issues
- Coordinates the City's street closures.
- Manages traffic control for special events and emergency conditions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands - Performs most work in a City office environment but will perform some field duties.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
- Travel to/from various locations for meetings and site inspections.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to move in and out of traffic lanes.
- Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50 pounds).
- Walk across trenches and dirt piles.
- May be required to adjust the placement of barricade equipment.
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Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information. Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
