Palm Beach County's Engineering & Public Works Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for Assistant Director in its Traffic Division. This is a highly technical, administrative and managerial role assisting the Traffic Division Director with engineering, planning and coordinating functions within the Division.
The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing technical expertise based on considerable applied knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices. This role involves coordinating and overseeing the implementation/deployment of advanced traffic signal technology in addition to reviewing the technical aspects of the Division's projects. Work will be reviewed through conferences and written reports for the attainment of desired management objectives and for conformity with established policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES - Supervises engineering and technical staff various sections of the Divisions. Manages workflow, guides staff and provides opportunities for professional development.
- Develops and implements more efficient Division operating procedures. Works with the Traffic Division Director on advanced issues to implement solutions throughout the Division without disruption.
- Coordinates the development, configuration, and implementation of the work order/asset management/project tracking/invoicing system.
- Manages Geographic Information System (GIS) initiatives and efforts in the Department.
- Reviews responses to legal requests involving the Traffic Division related to public records requests and cases.
- Develops scopes and procurement documents for projects.
- Prepares Board of County Commissioners agenda items. Prepares and monitors interlocal agreements.
- Attends public meetings; makes presentations to the public and government officials; acts as the County's representative for various advisory committees and boards related to the work of the Division.
QUALIFICATIONS This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience
ORBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Qualified applicants for this position:
- MUST be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida (FL) OR licensed as a P.E. in another state and ability to obtain State of FL P.E. licensure within 11 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications include considerable experience:
- Utilizing management practices and administrative processes, and
- Managing traffic engineering programs.
BENEFITS Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
- Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
- 457(b) deferred compensation program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits and employee perks
