THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONSalary Range: $99,053.00 - $163,237.00 AnnuallyJob SummaryThe Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is hiring a Section Chief of Traffic. DOT is responsible for the planning, design, building and maintenance of: 2,000 miles of roadways; 7 miles of interstate highways; 298 bridges and culverts; 3,600 miles of sidewalks, curbing and gutters; 456 miles of alleys; 72,000 street lights; 1,300 signalized intersections; and 250,000 traffic and informational signs within the City of Baltimore. Mayor Brandon Scott has prioritized the implementation of Complete Streets. Accordingly, all Departmental activities will be focused on re-envisioning and altering public rights of way to better serve all neighborhoods and to ensure equitable investment across the City. Additionally, DOT leadership coordinates regularly with the Maryland Department of Transportation on transit supportive infrastructure and service and on state and federal funding for roadway and bridge projects within the City of Baltimore.
Essential FunctionsThe Section Chief of the Traffic Division will lead a team of professional engineers, managers and technicians to:
- Authorize installation of Traffic Control Devices including signals, signs and pavement markings.
- Operate and maintain the city's 1,350 traffic signals. • Conduct Traffic Studies.
- Coordinate with other departments on traffic analysis and mitigation related to planning studies and construction projects.
- Work with multi-disciplinary planning and design teams for roadway improvement projects, ITS projects, transportation safety projects, bicycle and pedestrian projects, and other transportation-related projects.
- Recruit and hire staff and oversee consultant resources.
- Manage the agency's Transportation Safety Improvement Program.
- Manage the agency's transportation management center
- Conduct traffic policy research and analysis on a range of topics.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university
AND Experience: Have five (5) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer, certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer,
and a minimum of three years directly supervising senior engineers, junior engineers and engineering technicians.
OR Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
This position reports directly to the Chief of Traffic and will have frequent contact with the Director of Transportation, the Mayor's Office, and members of City Council. This is a benefited, at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Director of Transportation. Relocation expenses not covered.
Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.
PROVISIONAL LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLEAdditional InformationBackground CheckEligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Probation All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Residency Requirement & Financial Disclosure This position is subject to Article I, Section 7-10 of the Baltimore City Code, which mandates that the incumbent both reside and be a registered voter of Baltimore City at the time of appointment or sign a declaration of intent to become a City resident and registered voter within 6 months of the effective date of their appointment. Failure to comply with the declaration of intent will result in immediate termination. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
