The position works in the Burlington Department of Transportation providing technical support in the operation and management of the Citys traffic signal system and multimodal transportation network including, but not limited to, roadways, traffic signals, street signage, pavement markings, sidewalks, bikeways, greenways and multi-use facilities. The employee will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies (NCDOT) and apply specific focus to traffic operations and safety, congestion mitigation and transportation operations.

As a BDOT Division Manager, this employee will provide leadership and direction to the Traffic System Supervisor that manages the Traffic Signals Maintenance staff and the Signs and Pavement Marking personnel. The City recently completed a system wide upgrade to the outdated computerized traffic signal system in partnership with NCDOT. The Transportation Engineering and Operations Manager will have direct contact with citizens, City Council and appointed boards, business leaders, and community leaders. This position requires a Professional Engineering License in the State of North Carolina because work responsibilities under this position directly affect the public safety and welfare of our citizens. Responsible for continually monitoring the transportation system and identifying transportation improvement needs to ensure the transportation projects are compatible with the development and vision of the City.

Ability to lead staff and complete major projects and participate in the department budget process is required. The employee will work with the public on sensitive issues requiring good judgment, firmness and tact. Work will be performed under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation and will represent the Department and Director as needed.

Base salary and compensation are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position career salary range currently is $81,473.60 to $130,332.80. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including a supplemental 401k program.

Examples of Duties

• Manages daily operations of the Traffic Signal Division, including signal maintenance and operation, street lighting program
• Advises the City's Traffic Commission
• Manages Traffic Control Center
• Manages Signs and Markings; works on citizen complaints or requests for new signs and markings due to safety concerns
• Maintains the budget for the division
• Serves as the Administrator of the City Traffic Calming Policy
• Supervises Traffic Operations personnel, Signal Supervisor and Signal Technicians.
• Manages Traffic Signal Division budget including management of Municipal Agreements with NCDOT.
• Operates and optimizes computerized signal system through signal timing, central software programming/maintenance/operation, signal plan development/revisions, congestion management, systems integration, (flashers, preemption, etc.).
• Coordinates work with other city agencies, local utilities, NCDOT, contractors and businesses.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, contractors, NCDOT and City personnel and make presentations, and reply to complaints in a timely manner.
• Able to meet work schedule that may include weather events, holiday traffic and after hours attendance.
• Coordinate with city staff and property owners with the rezoning process, review TIA, provide transportation guidance for site plan development.
• Participate with city wide improvement projects, represent BDOT on infrastructure project teams.
• Manages and/or works on various transportation projects related to signal system (emergency vehicle preemption, video to access channel, school flasher integration, etc).
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal operations and maintenance, signs and mar ings and street lighting.
• Knowledge of modern transportation engineering procedures and techniques as they apply to traffic signal studies and design.
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety of signal design, signal system and street lighting plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) standard specifications and indexes, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), traffic signal analysis packages (SYNCHRO, HCS) and the NCDOT Manual of Uniform Traffic Studies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public, contractors, NCDOT and City personnel and make presentations, and reply to complaints in a timely manner.
• Experience managing a Traffic Signal Control Center, special traffic events and traffic operations personnel.
• Maintain traffic system database, intersection maps, drawings, and charts that illustrate citywide network of transportation infrastructure.
• Oversight of annual traffic count program, coordination with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and NCDOT on travel demand model data needs.
• Respond promptly to requests from citizens and public officials.
• Able to meet work schedule that may include weather events, holiday traffic and after-hours attendance.
• Represent BDOT on the Technical Review Committee (TRC), UDO compliance and provide traffic engineering guidance on roadway, bike, pedestrian and greenway improvements.
• Coordinate with city staff and property owners with the rezoning process, review TIA, provide transportation guidance for site plan development.
• Participate with city wide improvement projects, represent BDOT on infrastructure project teams.
• Staff support and administration of the Traffic Commission and manage the City Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or similar field.
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience with transportation engineering and/or traffic signal system operations is preferred for this leadership position.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License

Special Requirement:

• NC License as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements andWorking Conditions:**

Work in this class is described as light using a negligible amount of force constantl