Engineering Manager (Traffic Engineering Manager)

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

This position is responsible for leading the Transportation Division in the Public Works Department with 65 positions. The Transportation Division is responsible for the maintenance and operations of traffic signals, traffic control devices, streetlights, managing streets and active transportation design and regulations, conducting traffic studies and investigations, and reviewing transportation aspects of proposed private development.

This position serves as the City's official Traffic Engineer (Traffic Engineering Manager).

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a technical staff and will be knowledgeable about relevant design codes and standards such as the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Caltrans Highway Design Manual, and AASHTO Green Book.

Experience with private development review and preparing and interpreting traffic studies is highly desirable. They should have experience with traffic operations and traffic signal operations pertaining to active transportation and transit, as well as vehicular operations.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with the Vision Zero philosophy, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Acumen. They should have the ability to collaborate with appointed and elected commissions and councils, outside agencies, and neighborhood associations to address traffic related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general administrative direction, the Engineering Manager plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the activities of an Engineering Division of a City department including planning, design, and construction of capital projects.
• Reviews and approves infrastructure for new developments; provides technical expertise and direction; develops division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives;

plans, reviews, and monitors budgets.

Directs public outreach and informational efforts; represents the Department at a variety of meetings; assists the Director in explaining and interpreting division and departmental policies, problems, and proposals to City officials, other agencies, and the general public;

and coordinates activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.

• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates supervisory, professional, and technical subordinates; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of subordinates through the supervising engineers.
• Reviews proposed and new legislation and determines impact to Division activities; keeps informed of changing laws, rules, regulations as related to the Division;

ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local rules and regulations and ensures compliance with applicable codes, design, and construction standards.

• Supervises, and participates in the preparation of capital improvement programs and budgets; supervises the development of plans and estimates for construction and major repair of public works, transportation, public facilities and / or utilities systems;
• reviews and signs engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders; participates in the selection and management of contractors and consultants;

supervises, and participates in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports.

Serves as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, transportation, public facilities and utilities engineering matters;

prepares and presents agenda items to the City Council.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public works, transportation, public facilities, and / or utilities engineering.
• Methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public infrastructure projects.
• Applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience : Seven years of progressively responsible experience performing professional engineering work in the public works, transportation, public facilities and / or utilities field, including five years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience and substantial capital project management experience.

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Licensure as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required for the Traffic Engineering Manager assignment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application.
• Proof of certification and / or license should be submitted online with your application.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process, please visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website.

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