NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC & SIGNALS, MANAGER

About the Role

Determine organizational goals and objectives and establish policies that ensure that Newark’s transportation infrastructure and programs are “best in class” and meet the diverse needs of the city.
Work closely with the Mayor, partner agencies and other stakeholders to conduct an organizational assessment of the division and position it to develop and achieve Newark’s mobility and access goals.
Manage budgets and contracts to enhance, operate and maintain Newark’s transportation policies, programs, services, and infrastructure, while also identifying additional funding sources such as public-private partnerships and grant opportunities.
Determine agency fiscal and personnel needs; craft and regularly update agency budgets; and invest in infrastructure repairs and improvements.
Develop and implement long- and short-range strategic plans that are based on data-driven performance measures and prioritize the needs of the community while optimizing the department budget.
Serve as the public face of transportation policy in Newark; communicate the Division’s vision, purpose, and actions; and represent the city in meetings, public engagement sessions, conferences and other venues.
Operate an effective, responsive and accountable organization that can attract and retain top quality staff and provide professional development opportunities to all staff in order to successfully innovate and implement the best practices to serve the evolving needs of residents.
Measure performance through improved data collection, provide comprehensive information to the public, and guide investments in the city’s transportation assets to improve mobility and reduce operations and management costs where feasible.
Foster collaborative and innovative partnerships with city, regional, state, and federal agencies, community groups, industry organizations and the non-profit and private sectors to advocate for the city’s policy and investment priorities.
Settle disputes or conflicts related to the division’s responsibilities and provide testimony as an expert witness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PE, MBA or AICP certification preferred.

Required Skills

• A passion for safe, sustainable transport and infrastructure development and a desire to seek and apply innovations made in the field.
• A set of values characterized by a commitment to innovation, equity, compassion for people, service excellence, and responsive leadership.
• Knowledge of transportation management in a large, complex urban environment.
• Experience with transportation planning and construction projects and developing long-range plans.
• Political savvy and sensitivity to the interests of staff and a wide-range of stakeholder groups, strategic partners, elected officials, and administrative colleagues.
• Organizational and fiscal management skills noted for transparency, fairness, and clarity.
• A leadership style that is decisive and inspiring yet flexible and can bring diverse groups together toward common goals.
• The ability to deal with high-pressure situations, emotional maturity, personal and professional integrity, and a sense of humor.
• The ability to communicate across different formats - written, verbal, visual, etc. and for various audiences.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation stakeholders, policies and procedures.
• The ability to navigate within city government, including the procurement process and the requisitioning materials and supplies.
• Sufficient technical experience to communicate with and direct staff on the division’s technical responsibilities, including the installation of underground cables, troubleshooting traffic signal equipment issues, etc.

Preferred Skills

• Five years of supervisory experience managing, coordinating and supervising Engineering and/or Public Works activities including but not limited to, capital planning, grants management, transportation planning, policy development, and planning initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this position will align with industry standards and depend on experience and qualifications. The City of Newark also offers an attractive benefits package (including insurance for health, dental, vision, and life, short- and long-term disability, and commute assistance).

Equal Opportunity Statement

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Traffic & Signals Manager” and current salary information electronically to resumes@NEWARKNJ.GOV. The position is open until filled. Or Mail To City of Newark Division of Personnel 920 Broad Street, Room 212 Newark, NJ 07102