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:
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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