Traffic Management Division Assistant Administrator (Vacancy)

This position will coordinate traffic engineering functions between teams that focus on traffic studies, site plan review, zoning and developer coordination, traffic signals, maintenance of traffic, traffic signs, and pavement markings for the Division of Traffic Management. The selected candidate will be heavily involved in the City's LinkUS, Vision Zero, and other mobility-related efforts.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and directing the engineering activities of the Traffic Management Division; performs related duties as required.

(May not include all of the duties performed.)

Assists in the direction of personnel responsible for traffic engineering to include traffic studies, zoning coordination, community mobility studies, pedestrian safety programs, and other 311 service requests for traffic related matters;

Coordinates the direction of an engineering staff engaged in cost estimates, engineering studies, and inspections of work in progress; approves Directors orders for traffic regulations as a designee of the Administrator;

Coordinates work and projects between the Divisions engineering and operations sections;

Develops and implements strategic goals, administrative policies, and procedures; confers frequently with the Director and other leadership on operational issues and coordination;

Attends public meetings as a representative of the Division on complex traffic issues and concerns; consults with the City Attorneys Office on legal aspects of traffic operations;

Directs the analysis, development, and implementation of work flows to improve operational effectiveness and efficiencies;

Participates in the processes pertaining to fiscal, budgetary, and contractual matters within the division; advises the fiscal office when adjustments are necessary;

Oversees the preparation of proposed legislation authorizing various projects and the transfer of funds;

Represents the Administrator in meetings with City officials, City Council, and the department Director, as necessary; appears before City Council as an engineering expert;

Conducts staff meetings with subordinates to outline future projects and studies, review project progress, and interpret policies and regulations;

Reviews and recommends approval of contracts, work orders, and changes in plans, designs, and specifications;

Assists in the identification of solutions to specific problems pertaining to personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and four (4) years of managerial experience in traffic management, transportation planning, project/program development and management, operations, or professional engineering work within a transportation or another closely related field.

Recruitment #: 25-0235-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

David Martin

Department of Public Service

Division of Traffic Management

111 N Front St

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 8134

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer