Salary: $119,742.00 - $167,638.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13272-0725
Department: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $119,742.00 - $167,638.00
Pay Grade: M55 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TRAFFIC OPERATIONS MANAGER!

The role of Traffic Operations Manager is to lead and direct the engineering, technical, field, and office personnel for the Traffic Operations Division of the County's Transportation Engineering Department (TED). Provides technical, administrative and managerial traffic operations engineering services, including representing the County in court as an expert witness; assists the TED Director in traffic operations related matters.
Essential Job Functions

• Manages TED's Traffic Operations Division and assists the TED Director in the implementation of the County's Transportation Capital Improvement Program and Annual Operations Plan as it relates to Traffic Operations. Performs other traffic engineering management and administrative functions as directed by the TED Director. Represents the County at public meetings and workshops, often in the evening. Coordinates storm recovery operations as it relates to traffic related infrastructure. Prepares departmental budgets and evaluates subordinate personnel. Performs related work as required.
• Supervises traffic engineering operations and activities. Directs traffic equipment maintenance work throughout the County. Provides traffic operations assistance to municipalities when requested and approved.
• Directs the operational functions of the traffic engineering staff in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Supervises all traffic data collection or studies such as traffic counts, speed studies, traffic surveys, signal warrant analysis and safety and other related studies.
• Directs the compilation and analysis of data, and the findings from traffic studies, field studies, traffic plans, drawings, sketches, and charts to generate reports for the development of signals, signs and markings, and maintenance of traffic. This includes direction and operation of the traffic computer system.
• Takes an active part in transportation studies and programs that affect the County. Directs the promotion of a good public relations program related to traffic matters, including investigation and analysis of complaints and responding to inquiries/requests from the general public and various stakeholders.
• Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of traffic signal coordination systems, their management and their maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of the latest techniques, methods, procedures, and practices of civil engineering, project management and/or engineering as related to Traffic Design and Operations.
• Knowledge of local and area conditions of traffic movement and loads, and other considerations affecting the movement of traffic.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the planning, design and construction of signing, pavement markings, and traffic signal facilities.
• Knowledge of contract management and purchasing procedures.
• Possession of administrative engineering skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental jurisdictions, consultants, the public, and employees, often under stressful conditions.
• Ability to supervise, plan, review and evaluate technical traffic engineering projects, designs, and specifications.
• Ability to analyze complex traffic problems and conditions and to present clear and concise engineering recommendations to the County Engineer.
• Ability to prepare written technical reports, estimates, construction, and cost records.
• Ability to represent the County in public speaking events.
• Must be an effective change agent driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.
• Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiate proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Knowledge of division budgetary requirements, ability to evaluate current status, and prepare budgets for future needs.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Occasionally, requires working outdoors and attending evening meeting. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, climb, and stretch. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Eight (8) years of experience in traffic operations and engineering required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. This position directs emergency response for Engineering Services during emergencies with the focus on maintaining/optimizing traffic operations and safety based on conditions.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter 55A-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering.

• No
• Yes

04

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have in traffic operations and engineering?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year of experience
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven years but less than eight
• Eight years but less than nine
• Nine years but less than ten
• Ten or more years of experience

06

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)?

• No
• Yes

07

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

11

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
13

How did you hear about this position?

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• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Other

14

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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