Working Title of Vacant Position Engineering Manager-Traffic

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies 1

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN

Requisition Number 2025208

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday-Friday. Alpha Essential. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade GE23

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$96,570 – $159,341; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Job Description

Would you like to work with the City that CARES? The City of Chesapeake Public Works Traffic Engineering & Operations Division is seeking a qualified licensed professional engineer to manage all traffic engineering operations and activities.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in the City of Chesapeake? Do you enjoy taking on complex challenges in the design and construction of a variety of transportation related infrastructure? Then the City of Chesapeake Public Works Department wants you to join our team of transportation professionals. The ideal candidate will provide proven leadership to the Traffic Engineering & Operations Division, including operation of the City’s Traffic Management Center and the City’s 200+ traffic signals.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing traffic engineering and highway improvement programs, customer service efforts, traffic engineering review of new development and city projects, studies of ongoing operational traffic issues, or roadway safety studies/Road Safety Audits.
  • Position will oversee response to all citizen requests for traffic engineering services, preparation of engineering studies, and issuance of work orders to the sign and signal shop or contract for implementation.
  • Represents the City at Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, Regional Traffic Operations Committee, and Bicycle and Trails Citizens Committee.
  • Negotiates and administers engineering and construction contracts, such as an on-call traffic engineering consulting service contract.
  • Position is also responsible for all traffic signal and ITS/TMC system installations by contract and other VDOT hazard elimination grant safety projects.
  • Evaluates and approves all traffic control devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic that are placed along city streets and highways.
  • Ensures substantial conformance with standards issued by FHWA in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), VDOT, or regulated by city code.
  • Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the flow of operations and accomplishments of goals.
  • Assists in the preparation of the division’s operating budget.
  • Supervises subordinate personnel within the section.
  • Oversees transportation planning functions to include revisions to the City’s Master Transportation Plan (MTP), collection of traffic and roadway safety data, submission and administration of grants for various transportation programs; including VDOT Hazard Elimination Grant, RTSP, and CMAQ grants, and coordination with Hampton Roads Transit bus service and the various railroad lines that operate in our city.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. A Professional Engineer license is also required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of ten years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Managerial experience in traffic engineering in a municipal setting is preferred; also, experience working with or for a state department of transportation is preferred.

Requires a broad exposure to traffic engineering practices and principles.

Job Open Date 05/19/2025

Job Close Date

Open Continuous Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Fine Dexterity Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching Never- Never occurs.

Crawling Never- Never occurs.

Bending Never- Never occurs.

Twisting N = Never

Climbing Never- Never occurs.

Balancing Never- Never occurs.

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computers and Office Equipment

Protective Equipment Required

Hard Hat, Work Boots

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location Office Environment

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

NO

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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