MANAGER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Manager Traffic Management position. This position manages, coordinates and directs the design, engineering, installation and maintenance of County traffic and transportation-related devices and systems including street lighting, that provide for the safe, rapid and environmentally compatible movement of people and goods. Further, this position performs professional level engineering planning, design, and construction oversight on difficult, complex, and/or sensitive projects related to traffic management. This role is part of the Public Works leadership team and reports directly to the Senior Deputy Director and manages a team of professional and paraprofessional staff.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time experience in traffic engineering design and program management, including two (2) years of supervisory/management experience. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess valid registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada at time of application. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must possess valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Working Conditions: Respond to on-site accident or incident investigations on a twenty-four hour basis.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional in-house and contract engineering, technical support, installation and maintenance and office support staff, normally through subordinate supervision.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget.
• Participates in long- and short-term departmental planning and policy formation.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Oversees the conduct of feasibility and cost studies; directs the development of engineering solutions to problems related to such areas as street lighting, traffic signal systems and pavement marking, traffic control and enhancement, including capital improvement programs and project; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
• Oversees the installation, maintenance, repair and retrofitting of traffic safety and control devices and systems, including street lighting systems.
• Prepares requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Maintains liaison and directs coordination with other County departments, various utility, governmental agency and County departmental staff; ensures that all codes and regulations are met in assigned projects.
• Administers contracts with and confers with construction contractors and County staff; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
• Drives a personal or county vehicle to visit work sites, attend off-site meetings, and respond to emergency calls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Benefits

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
• No Social Security Deduction
• No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance – Employer Paid
• AD&D – Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.