OVERVIEW
Keep Our Community Moving Safely: Lead Traffic Operations and Roadway Safety Across the County Every sign, signal, intersection, and roadway safety improvement impacts thousands of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians every day. As our Traffic Operations & Safety (Engineering) Supervisor, you'll lead the engineering professionals responsible for improving traffic flow, reducing crashes, and shaping a safer transportation system for our residents. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic leadership, and public service to make a visible and lasting impact on the county's transportation network.
As the Traffic Operations & Safety (Engineering) Supervisor, you will:
- Champion roadway safety and mobility across the county, leading traffic engineering programs focused on roadway operations, system performance, traffic control devices, and safety improvements that protect the traveling public.
- Provide technical leadership for complex transportation challenges, serving as the subject matter expert on traffic engineering, traffic operations, capacity analysis, intersection performance, and roadway safety evaluations.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and engineering technicians, establishing priorities, mentoring staff, supporting professional growth, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
- Drive data-informed transportation decisions by overseeing traffic studies, traffic counts, modeling efforts, level of service evaluations, corridor analyses, and safety investigations using industry-leading traffic engineering tools and methodologies.
- Shape the future of the county's transportation system by developing roadway safety projects, identifying grant opportunities, recommending transportation improvements, and helping prioritize investments through the Transportation Improvement Program.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, working with county departments, elected officials, developers, consultants, partner agencies, and community members to address transportation concerns and advance public works objectives.
- Ensure compliance with evolving transportation standards and best practices, overseeing traffic engineering activities and roadway evaluations in accordance with the MUTCD, WSDOT standards, Highway Capacity Manual, and other applicable regulations and guidance.
- Guide the analysis and implementation of traffic control devices, reviewing warrants, investigations, studies, and recommendations for signs, signals, speed limits, pavement markings, and other traffic management strategies.
- Advance innovative roadway safety solutions, evaluating crash trends, identifying risk factors, and leading the design and delivery of safety improvement projects funded through grants and county resources.
- Represent Public Works in development and permitting activities, providing technical expertise during project review processes and coordinating with internal teams, developers, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure transportation needs are appropriately addressed.
What You Bring:
Professional Engineering Credentials:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington State, or actively pursuing Washington State comity, demonstrating commitment to professional excellence and regulatory compliance.
Educational Excellence:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field from an accredited institution.
Proven Leadership Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience leading professional and/or technical staff. Demonstrated ability to mentor employees, establish work priorities, and build collaborative, high-performing teams.
Traffic Engineering Expertise:
- At least 6 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, preferably focused on traffic engineering, transportation planning, roadway operations, or transportation safety.
- Experience conducting or overseeing traffic studies, roadway safety evaluations, transportation analyses, and traffic control device investigations.
Advanced Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, transportation system operations, traffic control devices, roadway safety analysis, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Familiarity with transportation analysis and modeling software such as SYNCHRO, SIDRA, or similar industry-standard tools.
Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving:
- Experience interpreting engineering data and developing practical, effective solutions to complex transportation and roadway safety challenges.
- Ability to balance engineering principles, public expectations, operational needs, and regulatory requirements when making recommendations.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences, including public officials, community members, developers, consultants, and agency partners.
- Ability to build productive relationships and navigate sensitive transportation issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
- Experience with transportation grant programs and safety funding opportunities.
- Experience working within a public-sector transportation or public works environment.
- Knowledge of Washington State transportation regulations, WSDOT design standards, and county roadway systems.
*Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020. For the complete job description: https://kitsapgov.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.Aspx?RequestID=58539b1ee810 For more information about the department: Public Works - Kitsap CountyOTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
- Driving Requirements
- The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle, and
- Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.
- Application Requirements All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
- To be considered, your application must:
- Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.
- Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
This position is open until filled. Reviewed weekly!
Benefits
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO) Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette Vision – VSP Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life Insurance – Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL) Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability Voya Voluntary Insurance Transportation incentives Employee Assistance Program Travel Assistance Program Wellness program Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays 11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month) Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month) Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***
Current County Employees If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx
