Posting Date10/28/26
Application Deadline11/11/26
Pay Range$99,000 - $144,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job TypeUnclassified
DepartmentTransportation
About the PositionAs the Arterial Operations Program Manager, you will manage the operations and supervise related staff within the MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC). This includes managing traffic signal operations, disseminating traveler information, and operating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flow and safety.
We Require- Four years of engineering experience or in a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment
Other RequirementsSuccessful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
We Also Value- Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Experience in developing traffic signal timing plans
- Experience in reviewing traffic signals and ITS design plans
- Knowledge of Traffic Engineering practices and procedures
- Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writing technical reports
- Familiar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the FHWA Signal Timing Manual
- Ability to use traffic signal computer software packages such as Synchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)
Job Contributions- Lead the Arterial Operations Program, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety through traffic signals on arterial roadways and cross-jurisdictional boundaries
- Manage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and lead Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) operations
- Manage local and federally funded ITS projects identified as part of the Arterial Operations Program. Serve as a technical expert for ITS design, implementation, and operations
- Develop and implement traffic signal timing for progression, special events, construction, and incidents
- Supervise and manage the work of staff members within the Traffic Management Center (TMC)
- Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team
- Provide leadership to the AZTech regional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions
- Present regularly in public forums before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions- Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
- Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
Protective Equipment RequiredAll PPE will be provided by MCDOT.
Selection Procedure- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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