Traffic Systems and Municipal Light Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all Traffic Systems operations for signals, lighting, signage, markings, meters, temporary signage, and municipal fire alarm systems.
• Develop and maintain signal timing plans, coordination, pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, detection configuration, and operational data analysis.
• Cook with Engineering and Transportation on roadway and intersection projects, temporary traffic control, and infrastructure acceptance.
• Support multimodal safety through signal, lighting, signage, and pavement marking treatments and participation in safety reviews and crash assessments.
• Manage ITS infrastructure, including controllers, detectors, IP cameras, VMS, and fiber networks.
• Supervise technical staff and contractors, set priorities, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and safety regulations.
• Oversee inspections, preventive maintenance, system upgrades, pole changeovers, and field operations.
• Produce and maintain GIS based maps, plans, and infrastructure databases.
• Track work activities, materials, inventory, and equipment deployment using specialized software.
• Ensure Dig Safe compliance by documenting and locating municipal wiring.
• Oversee the sign shop, pavement marking program, and parking meter program.
• Administer contracts, monitor contractor performance, and verify completed work.
• Prepare and manage budgets, including capital replacement planning.
• Cook with emergency response, outages, and after hours coverage.
• Provide training, enforce safety protocols, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Perform hands on technical duties as needed and serve as essential personnel during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional technical training in electronics, computer technology, or a related field; five to seven years of experience in traffic control systems, roadway and street lighting maintenance, electrical work, and wireless fire alarm systems, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licensed Electrician
• IMSA Work Zone Safety Training
• Level 2 IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Certification (minimum two years)
• OSHA 30 Supervisor Training (within one month of employment)
• Valid MA Hoisting Engineer’s License
• Bucket truck operation certification
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

Preferred

• IMSA Signs and Markings Level II

Pay And Benefits

Starting salary range is $93,326 – $98,399 depending on experience. Brookline offers comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement pension plan participation, generous paid vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.