Salary : $140,000.00 - $165,548.32 Annually
Location : Ed Ball Building - 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Official
Job Number:Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job DescriptionThe Public Works Department is actively seeking a Chief of Traffic Engineering.
The Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
This position reports to the Director of Public Works and is responsible for traffic engineering services, traffic signals and other traffic-control devices, including railroad crossing signals and for operating the streets and highways of the Consolidated Government.
Examples of Work - Directs traffic engineering projects, programs and activities.
- Develops and/or reviews plans & specifications by engineering consultants for traffic signals, signs, pavement markings & roadway lighting systems.
- Directs the planning, programming, coordination, operation and maintenance of traffic systems, capital improvement programs and related projects.
- Provides leadership and direction for the Traffic Engineering Division.
- Coordinates the efforts of various government agencies concerned with streets & highways in Duval County to ensure smooth, efficient work effort.
- Interacts with Council members and executive leadership to coordinate policies and formulate strategies.
- Reviews, evaluates, negotiates and resolves disputes.
- Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.
- Manages with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction and encourages innovation.
- Performs related duties as required.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information - Shall be registered as a Professional Engineer.
- Five (5) years of traffic engineering experience in a responsible capacity.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $165,548.32. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Are you registered by the state of Florida as a Professional Engineer? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your P.E. license to your application.
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What is your P.E. license number?
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Do you have five (5) years of traffic engineering experience in a responsible capacity? Note: In the context of civil/roadway engineering, NOT computer networks.
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Provide a detailed description (of 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
- Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
- No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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A resume and copy of your P.E. license are required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
- I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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