Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering.

**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

• Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

• Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

As part of the Public Works Department, Broward County's Traffic Engineering Division operates and maintains an advanced traffic network for Broward County, which services almost 2 million residents and over 12 million visitors annually. The Division is responsible for the assets listed below 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week on approximately 1,000 miles of roadway.

• 1,475 traffic signals
• 1,085 school flasher signals
• 1,500 streetlights
• 3,150 internally illuminated street name signs
• Over 450,000 pole-mounted signs
• 3,500 lane-miles of pavement markings

The Division also provides traffic engineering services to most cities within Broward County. These services include studies to assess traffic control device warrants and define traffic regulations and restrictions on the County's roadway system and local residential roads. The Division continually assesses and fine-tunes traffic synchronization plans to achieve optimal traffic flow along major roadway corridors in Broward County.

The Division collects a variety of traffic data including information relevant to traffic control devices such as timing for traffic signals, traffic signal maintenance records, traffic sign and pavement marking installations, and maintenance reports. Other information includes traffic volume counts, pedestrian counts, speed counts, crash analysis and traffic-related data concerning land use and development projects.

The Division is poised to embrace and integrate state-of-the-art technologies to continue to improve the County's traffic network. In November 2018, Broward County voters approved a 30-year, one-cent surtax for transportation. The sales surtax took effect on January 1, 2019 and is projected to generate over $15 billion over the next 30 years for mass transit, roadway and traffic control, and related improvements. Funding from the surtax will allow the Division to expand the County's fiber-optic communications network, incorporate advanced technologies such as adaptive signal control, interface with autonomous vehicles, optimize mass transit operations, and expand "smart" solutions for the public.

Operationally, the Division is organized into the following sections:

• Administration
• Signal Systems Engineering
• Signal Maintenance
• Signs and Markings
• Studies

The Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering assists the Director in providing leadership, direction and management for all facets of the County's Traffic Engineering Division. The Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering works under executive level supervision and entails highly responsible management and professional administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Division. Position incumbent performs with considerable independence within established policies and procedures. Assignments are received in the form of broad policy statements. Major activities are reported to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

May act on behalf of and assumes the duties of Director of Traffic Engineering in the Director's absence and represents the Director at meetings and other official functions when so directed.

General Description

Provides assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Engineering Division. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering or closely related field; Master's degree preferred.

****For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.***

Requires six (6) years supervisory experience in traffic and transportation engineering or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

A Class E Florida Driver's License is required for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Master's Degree in civil or Traffic Engineering.
• Professional Engineer's (PE) License.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.).
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Five (5) or more years of public sector experience.
• Five (5) or more years of budgeting experience relative to project budgeting, project cost controls, and public sector accounting.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of emerging and innovative traffic signal control and communication technologies.
• Thorough knowledge of federal regulatory roadway requirements (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of the funding process in a municipal environment as related to budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning and management.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of supervision, organization and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong, effective relationships with state and local agencies, municipalities, contractors and the public.
• Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Responds to media inquiries and Commissioner requests; works on Division policies, processes, procedures and business plans; handles staffing matters, including rating and interviewing candidates for employment, works on succession planning and related matters; completes performance evaluations, provides employee mentoring and coordinates in regards to employee issues and matters.
• Attends meetings with County and other governmental officials in regards to varied matters; prepares reports and documentation and reviews subordinates' reports and documentation in regards to presenting the results of traffic studies, investigations and other requests.
• Provides direction and oversight in the preparation of and reviews the results of Traffic Engineering Studies; prepares general correspondence emails, memoranda and letters; reviews design plans, operations plans, traffic studies and other submittals; works on budgetary matters, including quarterly performance measures and other budget-related issues.
• Attends training session, seminars, and professional association meetings, completes online training, and performs research of engineering and professional requirements, criteria guidelines, and emerging technologies.
• Reviews and approves work orders for new traffic control device installations; performs field inspections of roadway conditions, traffic operations and traffic control devices; reviews technical matters and meets with others to discuss same.
• Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Business Insight : Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute.
• Financial Acumen : Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
• Balances Stakeholders : Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Cultivates Innovation : Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Inspires people to develop breakthrough solutions; invests and takes risks to lead cutting-edge innovations. Establishes systems that encourage and reward partnering with others to innovate, ensuring that varied perspectives are included.
• Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
• Plans and Aligns : Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
• Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
• Builds Networks : Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Emphasizes building and maintaining strong relationships; gives targeted guidance on how to do so. Creates and strengthens a wide network to learn early about industry developments and attain significant influence.
• Builds Effective Teams : Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
• Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Engages diverse groups by communicating in a way that matches each group's preferences. Listens carefully and probes beneath the surface to gain richer insight on others' views.
• Drives Vision and Purpose : Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.