Engineering Division Manager Transportation (Planning and Engineering Division)

Position Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 19

Pay Range
Full Range: $102,213 – $153,320 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.     
   
Looking for an opportunity to plan and engineer a better transportation for tomorrow?

The Pima County Transportation Department is seeking an Engineering Division Manager for its Planning and Engineering Division to lead a group of technical professionals responsible for:

Traffic studies/analyses
Engineering
Short and long-range long-range planning Safety

Design review, standards, and specifications
Site development coordination
Capital improvement program (CIP) development and oversight
Transportation system management and operations (TSMO), technology and ITS
Traffic signals, signing, and pavement markings

If this matches your skill set and piques your interest, we encourage you to apply now! 

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

The first review of applications will be on 09/27/2024.  
Duties/Responsibilities
 

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Plans, organizes, directs and manages the activities of a division performing engineering work within a Public Works Department;
Plans, schedules, assigns and coordinates work in accordance with project schedules to meet department deadlines;
Coordinates division activities internally within the department and externally with other departments and outside agencies;
Advises department leadership on projects, and develops long-range plans and strategy to meet department goals for time and quality of review;
Participates in the development of departmental policies and procedures;
Prepares the division budget and participates in the development of the departmental budget;
Responds to the more difficult public complaints in area of responsibility;
Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of engineering groups in the design and construction of all types of public works projects such as streets, storm drains, sewers, buildings, grading projects, and related structures and improvements;
Coordinates planning and design standards with other Public Works departments, and outside governmental agencies;
Supervises the environmental requirements and processes to meet state and federal requirements for projects;
Represents assigned department at various meetings with other government agencies and the public;
Maintains records and prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, and studies.
 
Minimum Qualifications
 

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, hydrology, transportation planning, a physical science or a related field as determined by the department head at time of recruitment and five years of professional experience, including three years supervising activities in the area of specialization. 

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.).

Qualifying education and 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 resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years of planning and transportation budgeting experience, such as short-range, long-range, Transportation Improvement Program and/or Capital Improvement Program Budgeting. 
Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years experience with PAG Standard Specification and Details, Pima County Roadway Design Manual, Pima County Subdivision Development Street Standards, Pima County Code, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or equivalents.
Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years experience with Transportation Engineering Analysis, Studies, Design, and Operations.
Experience in the continuous assessment of work processes and implementing improvements utilizing new technologies or approaches.
Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years experience leading and managing professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.
Licensed in any state as a Professional Engineer. 

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Registration as a Professional Engineer is required at the time of appointment for some positions, in which case State of Arizona registration is required within six months from the time of appointment. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency
Pima County
Address
150 W. Congress – 4th Floor

Tucson, Arizona, 85701
Phone
520-724-8028

Website
http://www.pima.gov/hr