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Director, Traffic Engineering and Operations

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180,000.00 / yr - $195,000.00 / yr

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Position Overview :

The Director of Traffic Engineering, Design, and Operations is a key leadership role within the Office of the County Engineers Traffic Division, responsible for overseeing a comprehensive range of traffic engineering and operations services. This includes leading the execution of traffic studies, reviewing traffic impact analyses, maintaining and operating traffic control devices, and implementing innovative transportation solutions. The Director ensures that the divisions objectives are met with efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance while fostering a cohesive and responsive team environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within County policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, and allocates resources accordingly.
• Leads the development of engineering standards, policies, and specifications.
• Directs and coordinates departmental activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer, and elected officials, and assists in preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary communications.
• Leads a multidisciplinary team including managers, engineers, designers, technicians, and support staff, ensuring high standards of professionalism and collaboration.
• Oversees the conduct and review of over 400 internal traffic studies and 900 traffic impact analyses each year, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and contribute effectively to traffic management strategies.
• Directs the operation and maintenance of approximately 2,500 traffic signals and school zone flashers, prioritizing public safety and efficient traffic flow.
• Ensures the optimal use of resources to achieve division goals, including effective scheduling, risk management, and the facilitation of solutions to emerging challenges.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the divisions portfolio, including detailed awareness of high-priority tasks, directives, and projects. Plans, organizes, oversees, and reviews all traffic system programs and activities.
• Champions the adoption and integration of innovative transportation solutions, making strategic recommendations for their implementation to enhance the countys traffic systems.
• Guarantees that all division projects adhere to the highest standards of quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as the primary communication link between the Traffic Division and executive staff, stakeholders, and external organizations, ensuring clear implementation of initiatives and directives.
• Continuously develops and standardizes procedures to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of the divisions services, projects, and activities.
• Conducts forensic traffic engineering tasks, including compliance assessments, accident investigations, and the provision of expert testimonials.
• Prepares agenda items for Commissioners Court, including proposals, service contracts, additional fees, construction awards, field alterations, and funding requests.
• Supervises program and project development across all traffic modes, including neighborhood and arterial traffic operations, high-collision analysis, traffic operations investigations and implementation activities, and traffic project design delivery.
• Recommends revisions to regulations based on new legislation or changing County needs, ensuring current and effective governance.
• Prepares and submits reports on funding needs and the status of funds, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
• Assists with recovery efforts following local disasters, contributing to the communitys resilience and safety.
• Adapts to emergency or high-priority situations as needed, demonstrating flexibility and leadership in critical times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected] .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements : Education :

Experience :

Licensure :

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement :

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must :

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences : Education :

License / Certification :

General Information :

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work :

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time :

FEATURED BENEFITS :

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Flexible spending account.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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Director

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