Job Summary
As the Traffic Operations Superintendent for the Public Works Department coming into this role, you will be responsible for the county’s ongoing maintenance of traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), signing and pavement markings operations field crews. You will plan, organize and oversee the activities and operations of five senior traffic signal technicians, two signs and markings crew chiefs, eight full time traffic control technicians and several seasonal staff.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge of and skill in: techniques and methods of maintenance and repair of signs, pavement markings, traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); maintenance needs analysis, planning and prioritization, including labor needs, supplies and equipment needs identification; maintenance equipment functions and capabilities; roadway design, construction and maintenance and asset management; cost estimation, , effective management and supervisory principles and techniques developing and implementing cost effective work procedures, evaluating safety and productivity needs for field crews, reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, maintenance manuals and labor agreements, resolving the transportation and traffic maintenance procedural, personnel and property owner problems, computer skills in conjunction with Excel, Word and utilizing databases and records preparation.
Ability to: Manage operations and designated staff through the leadership of Crew Chiefs operating at remote work sites, develop and maintain effective working relationships with community representatives, employees, managers, and officials from County and other governmental agencies, and the general public; operate a variety of maintenance related equipment including but not limited to light trucks, sedans, vans, etc..; establish and maintain accurate records, reports, and schedules; research and evaluate advances in highway maintenance.
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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.