Traffic Operations Manager

Department:Public Works

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Are you a seasoned leader with experience in team and traffic operations management? Sarasota County Public Works is seeking a dedicated professional to lead our Traffic Operations team. You'll oversee field crews for routine and emergency maintenance, manage operating budgets, develop long-term strategic plans, implement performance measures, and set service standards for signals and signs. Join us in keeping Sarasota County s roads operational, safe, and efficient—apply today!

Provide management oversight for Traffic Operations staff.

Prepare and manage the operating budget for Traffic Operations.

Prepare strategic plans for long-term performance and achievement goals.

Provide oversight for daily activities and functions of assigned work crews.

Review and monitor safety equipment and correct safety procedures.

Assign work crews to emergency operations.

Provide management oversight for training and development of staff on utilization of equipment and operations.

Ensure compliance with county, state and OSHA regulations; coordinates use of external resources/vendors.

Coordinate and ensure appropriate supply of work materials; tracks and maintains store inventories.

Participate in hiring of staff, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.

Participate in staffing and business planning efforts.

Review engineering plans for traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.

Prepare contracts for services related to Traffic Operations and Maintenance.

Inspect and approve for payment invoices sent by contractor.

Interface with other units/core services, county and municipal officials and the public.

Ensure that corrective actions and writes up reports for Risk Management for asset reimbursement for accidents are prepared and submitted.

Respond to internal and external requests or concerns over installation, repair, removal, or maintenance of all traffic control related apparatus.

Assists with ADA related walkability issues resolution and current ADA interpretations.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

On-call Required.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or in a related field AND four (4) years of job-related experience.

-OR- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND six (6) years of job-related experience.

-OR- Professional-related experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience in the related field.

A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.

Familiarity with MAXIMO and Cartegraph work order management systems.

Experience overseeing contractual service providers.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $75,233.60 - $83,000.00/ annually, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call .

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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