Traffic Manager

About the role

This position manages projects, programs, finances, and work crews in the Traffic Group and the Signals Group. It is non-union with a pay grade 20 range of $87,977.00 - $98,179.00. Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide management to: Traffic Group (Signs, Lines, Meters and Crossing Guards); Signals Group (Traffic Signals and Warning Lights).
• Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate crew performance, including discipline, resolving conflicts, motivating employees, and proper documentation of performance.
• Develop operations, maintenance, and capital programs and evaluation metrics.
• Manage and prioritize work tasks.
• Manage the schedule for regular, seasonal, and part-time crews.
• Manage material and equipment resources.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Division goals and communicate these goals to the crew.
• Prepare a variety of daily, monthly, and year-end reports, including task management, cost projections, inventory control, budget performance, etc.
• Prepare requests for bid/contract documents for vendor services.
• Manage vendor contracts to ensure proper methods and materials are used and that the vendor maintains a safe worksite in compliance with City standards.
• Facilitate daily safety meetings and ensure the City Safety Manual is followed.
• Review updates to VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
• Act as “Ambassador” for DPW, carrying out work in a manner consistent with Department Mission and Vision.
• Identify and coordinate truck servicing with Fleet Manager.
• Oversee the completion of work orders including billing functions and solve related problems as required.
• Maintain database to ensure yearly accurate measurement of installed assets.
• Coordinate and staff the City’s Crossing Guard program.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of related experience in management of traffic-related construction, with at least three (3) years’ experience in supervision of others required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VOSHA and DOT Traffic Standards.
• Valid Vermont State CDL Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of departmental, divisional, City, and state policies, procedures, and regulations affecting area of assignment.
• Ability to inspect work projects for adherence to specifications, divisional procedures, and other pertinent regulations and codes.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and the ability to delegate work through others.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and the ability to provide required written reports and documentation.
• Ability to work in a Windows-based environment with knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to learn new, program-specific software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with supervisors, staff, subordinates, governmental and industrial representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to forecast and plan long-range division maintenance and repair projects and recommend long-range construction and improvement projects in area of assignment.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles: Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation, and Constant Improvement.

Additional Information

The City of Burlington promotes a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. Applications for employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.