Signs & Markings Manager - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County, AZ

• $67K — $104K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in traffic control or related field.
  • 2+ years in a supervisory role.
  • Valid Arizona driver's license required.
  • Ability to obtain multiple ATSSA and IMSA certifications within prescribed timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage the sign department to meet state and federal standards.
  • Collaborate with the Director and Assistant County Engineer to analyze traffic data.
  • Oversee signs, striping, and safety inspections on county roads.
  • Implement annual striping contracts and maintain county road inventory.
  • Manage budget for the sign department and purchase necessary materials.
  • Provide customer service and address citizen inquiries.
  • Remain on-call for accident investigations involving serious incidents.

Benefits

  • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • Annual Leave and Sick Leave
  • Health Care Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Salary: $67,221.19 - $104,192.85 Annually
Location : Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Exempt
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Role
Under general supervision, performs administrative work of moderate difficulty in the preparation and management of various Public Works related projects.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

  • Administers and manages sign department to ensure all work is being performed with State and Federal standards and guidelines.
  • Works closely with Director and Assistant County Engineer to plan and produce analytic traffic data.
  • Performs management of all aspects of sign department and personnel.
  • Maintains all striping and signing on County maintained roads.
  • Implements annual striping contract, maintains county road inventory, implements and supervises on-going safety inspection program for the County Road system.
  • Implements and maintains department asset inventory using various software.
  • Oversees sign department budget. Purchases sign department materials and equipment within approved budget.
  • Provides customer service and addresses citizen issues.
  • Remains on-call to respond with Risk Management and local law enforcement to assist in accident investigation for accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries on county roadways.
  • Manages all sign department personnel to include hiring, training, progressive discipline, and termination.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in traffic control or related field with 2 years in a supervisory role.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications:
ATSSA Flagger Certification within 6 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification within 6 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 12 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Design Specialist within 18 months of employment
IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent within 1 year of employment
IMSA Signs & Markings II Certification or equivalent within 2 years of employment
OSHA 30 Certification
OSHA Forklift Certification

Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
  • State and national traffic standards is required in order to produce investigative reports for traffic related requests involving sight distance and other traffic related warrants.
  • Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Principles and practices of supervision and training.
  • Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
  • Clerical office practices and procedures.
  • Research techniques and report writing.
  • Current Microsoft Office software.
  • Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
  • Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:
  • Make accurate and substantiated determinations on accident investigations.
  • Work independently on complex projects with a minimum of supervision.
  • Schedule and organize work to meet established deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
  • Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
  • Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
  • Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
  • Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office, The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 13
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field AND a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in traffic control or related field with 2 years in a supervisory role. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have an equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education to substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

02

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in traffic control or related field with 2 years in a supervisory role?
  • Yes
  • No

03

You must obtain the following provided trainings/certifications: ATSSA Flagger Certification within 6 months of employment ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification within 6 months of employment ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 12 months of employment ATSSA Traffic Control Design Specialist within 18 months of employment IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent within 1 year of employment IMSA Signs & Markings II Certification or equivalent within 2 years of employment OSHA 30 Certification OSHA Forklift Certification
  • I acknowledge my understanding of these requirements.

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