Traffic Signals Section Manager - Transportation

Salary Depends on Qualifications

The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation is committed to setting the standard of excellence for safe and efficient mobility. Serving the traveling public through our aviation, transit and surface transportation systems, the department consists of four groups: Intermodal Operations; Capital Program Delivery; Transit Program Delivery; and Traffic Engineering, Operations and Maintenance.

The Department of Transportation maintains an infrastructure system that includes more than 2,700 miles of road, over 750 signalized intersections, thousands of miles of traffic striping, the Gwinnett County Transit System, and one of the three busiest airports in Georgia. The Department of Transportation performs this mission with 198 approved full-time positions and a 2023 adopted operating budget of $80.03 million in multiple funds.

The Traffic Engineering Division includes the Traffic Signals Section, the ATMS/TCC Section and the Traffic Studies Sections. The DOT has a Section Manager vacancy in the Traffic Signals Section. The Traffic Signal Section Manager is responsible for managing the Traffic Signals Section to include various functions associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the County's traffic signals and flashing beacons.

The grade for this position is 105 with a salary range from $78,710 to $133,807. The chosen candidate's salary will be based on qualifications.

Examples of Duties:

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Manages the activities of an assigned operational section/unit, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, agreements, contracts, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards. Monitors proposed legislation and evaluates and communicates impact of regulatory changes.
• Oversees and participates in the analysis of management information; identifies issues and discrepancies; conducts needs analysis; projects consequences of proposed actions; formulates recommendations based on findings; implements priorities, work processes, and procedures; and/or, trains individuals on established or modified organizational practices and/or procedures.
• Manages, reviews, and participates in the collection and/or processing of data and/or information; prepares and reviews a variety of related reports, statements, and communications; audits a variety of data for quality control purposes.
• Responds to requests for information and provides subject-matter-expertise/guidance to other departments, consumers, the general public, and/or outside agencies.
• Directs and participates in the preparation, review, and submittal of a variety of reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and/or external agencies.
• Manages and participates in the processing of a variety transactions involving purchase orders, accounts receivable, invoices, accounts payable, payroll, and/or other related functions.
• Participates in special projects; participates in/on a variety of task forces, meetings, committees, and/or training sessions.
• Prepares bid specifications and invitations to bid; conducts bid openings; analyzes bids and selects vendors; administers funds; and/or, reviews and monitors professional service providers, agreements, contracts, grants, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Develops and administers budgets; allocates resources; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and
• Five years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including two years as a manager.
• Valid driver's license
• Professional Engineer License

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Employment Type: Full-Time Appointed