Arterial Operations Program Manager

Posting Date

12 / 02 / 25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$97,000 - $138,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

As the Arterial Operations Program Manager, you will manage the operations and supervise related staff within the MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC). This includes managing traffic signal operations, traveler information dissemination, and operations of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) systems on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flows and safety.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Four years of engineering experience or in a related field

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of employment

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer(PTOE)

Experience in developing traffic signal timing plans

Experience in reviewing traffic signal and ITS design plans

Knowledgeof Traffic Engineering practices and procedures

Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writingtechnical reports

Familiar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)and Signal Timing Manual

Ability to use traffic signal computer software packagessuch asSynchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)

Job Contributions

Lead theArterial Operations Program, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety through traffic signals on arterial roadways and cross-jurisdictional boundaries

Manage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) andleadIntegrated Corridor Management (ICM)operations

Managelocal and federally fundedITS projectsidentified as part of the Arterial Operations Program.Serve as a technical expert for ITS design, implementation, and operations

Develop and implement traffic signal timing for progression, special events, construction,and incidents

Supervise the ITS Operations Engineer, the Traffic Systems Analyst, and the Traffic Management Specialist

Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team

Provide leadership to theAZTechregional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions

Present presentationsregularly in public forums, before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Protective equipment required

All PPE will be provided by MCDOT

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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