Job Summary
This position will manage and oversee the program and personnel activities for the Traffic Engineering Program that is responsible for the countywide safety program, signing and striping design and maintenance along with traffic engineering functions for unincorporated Clark County. Administrative responsibilities include development and refinement of program goals, setting and managing objectives and measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with the County Code, State law, application of the MUTCD in a rural and urban environment . The position manages a field crew of 10 traffic maintenance employees, three engineering technicians and two professional engineer traffic engineers. The position also manages an annual maintenance and engineering budget of approximately $3.6 million. The position reports to the Transportation Division Manager, and works collaboratively with sections in other divisions such as Engineering Design, Project Management, Construction Management, Development Review. The position also works closely with sections within the Transportation Division, including Preservation, Traffic Signals and Capital Programming.
Qualifications
Typical tasks for this group include:
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; principles and practices of staff selection, supervision, training and evaluation; project and program management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development, justification, and control; application and interpretation of county, state and federal laws, codes, and regulations relevant to transportation safety, design and operations; pertinent federal, state, local laws, codes, and regulations; contract negotiation and administration; departmental policies and procedures; innovations, trends and best practices within the asset management area of expertise
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: M2.831 ($7,380.00 - $10,425.00) per month
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.