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Director of Traffic Safety

Town of Southampton
Southampton, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

The Town of Southampton is seeking a Director of Traffic Safety. The Director of Traffic Safety is an administrative role that works under the Municipal Works Department.

This position will direct and oversee the work of the Town’s Traffic Safety Office and the Town’s Fleet Management and Transportation Division. Work will include but not be limited to representing the Town’s involvement in regional alternative public transportation initiatives to encourage vehicle volume reduction; direct or assist with studies evaluating existing and possible new public transportation initiatives and impact on road traffic conditions. Studies regarding roadway conditions, capacity, volume, speed, accidents, safety, etc.

Minimum requirements for the Director of Traffic Safety position are either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in the field of traffic engineering, highway planning, transportation planning or the administration of traffic safety programs; at least two (2) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity; or,

(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field, and eight (8) years of experience in traffic engineering, highway planning, transportation planning, or the administration of traffic safety programs; at least two (2) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity.

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

ANNUAL SALARY - $120,000 plus full benefit package.

*This is a Civil Service position which will require an examination administered by Suffolk County.

Please submit resume and cover letter detailing education & experience with salary requirements to: Town of Southampton, Human Resources, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968. Fax 631-287-5721 or e-mail humanresources@southamptontownny.gov (Please reference "Director of Traffic Safety" in the subject line)

The Town of Southampton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have traffic safety experience?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000

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