What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Traffic Engineering position at City of Jacksonville?
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Chief of Traffic Engineering.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This position reports to the Director of Public Works and is responsible for traffic engineering services, traffic signals and other traffic-control devices, including railroad crossing signals and for operating the streets and highways of the Consolidated Government.
- Directs traffic engineering projects, programs and activities.
- Develops and/or reviews plans & specifications by engineering consultants for traffic signals, signs, pavement markings & roadway lighting systems.
- Directs the planning, programming, coordination, operation and maintenance of traffic systems, capital improvement programs and related projects.
- Provides leadership and direction for the Traffic Engineering Division.
- Coordinates the efforts of various government agencies concerned with streets & highways in Duval County to ensure smooth, efficient work effort.
- Interacts with Council members and executive leadership to coordinate policies and formulate strategies.
- Reviews, evaluates, negotiates and resolves disputes.
- Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.
- Manages with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction and encourages innovation.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Shall be registered as a Professional Engineer.
- Five (5) years of traffic engineering experience in a responsible capacity.
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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
Salary : $140,000 - $165,548