Traffic Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Traffic Engineering Manager

Description

Description/Special Instructions

The City of Elk Grove is now accepting applications for the position of

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING MANAGER

$15,000 SIGNING BONUS*!

*50% paid upon hire, with the remainder paid at the completion of the probationary period

The City of Elk Grove is seeking a highly motivated, problem-solving, and well-organized professional to serve as our next Traffic Engineering Manager (Public Works Division Manager - Engineering). This is a key leadership position within the Department of Public Works, responsible for managing the Traffic Engineering Division and a range of associated programs and services.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and forward-thinking traffic engineer who is passionate about mentorship and staff development. They will foster a team environment focused on growing technical expertise in critical areas such as traffic modeling, VMT analysis, and emerging transportation strategies. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people as much as they enjoy solving complex engineering challenges.

The Manager performs advanced and complex technical engineering work, provides technical direction and solutions, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will also be skilled at program development and leading teams with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and long-term impact.

The Traffic Engineering Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering and currently supervises four full-time staff, one part-time intern, and multiple consultant contracts. Staying abreast of new trends, innovative technologies, and relevant emerging products in addition to proven solutions, is a key role of the Traffic Engineering Manager.

The City of Elk Grove is a well-run, responsible public agency that respects individual differences, promotes fairness, and fosters a sense of belonging for all. Its welcoming and engaged workforce upholds high standards of professionalism, works collaboratively, and is committed to serving the entire community with respect and integrity. Whether you're ready to take the next step in your career or seeking a new and exciting challenge, this position offers the opportunity to help guide the delivery of some of the region’s biggest and most impactful transportation projects.

Tentative Rec ruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Screening #1 (all applications received by August 24, 2025)

Oral Board Interviews: September 11, 2025 (virtual)

Selection Interviews: September 16, 2025 (in person)

Screening #2 (all applications received by October 5, 2025)

Oral Board Interviews: October 14, 2025 (virtual)

Selection Interviews: October 24, 2025 (in person)

Screening #3 (all applications received by November 16, 2025)

Oral Board Interviews: December 2, 2025 (virtual)

Selection Interviews: December 9, 2025 (in person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more.

Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Proud Heritage. Bright Future.

Community Profile
Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Representative Duties

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Engineering division, including the planning, permitting, review, design, and/or construction of capital improvement projects, public works infrastructure, traffic and transportation systems, or private land development projects; participates in the development of policies and strategies for division operations; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the management in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties may vary depending on the assigned department and division as described in the job functions section.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for managing an engineering division in the Public Works or Community Development Department. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned division, including short- and long-term planning, budget administration and reporting, and coordination of key programs/projects with other City divisions and departments and external agencies. Positions apply advanced management principles and strategic thinking to decisions that impact the organization as a whole and the public being served. Positions generally serve as advisors and contributors to executive management on policies, procedures, and major City initiatives.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned division, including plan, specification, and design review and permit approvals for capital improvement projects, public works infrastructure, or private development projects, depending on the area of assignment.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the assigned division, operating, and/or capital improvement program (CIP) budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
• Oversees the review, evaluation and approval of complex civic, commercial, industrial, and/or residential building construction plans, structural calculations, specifications, and engineering reports for conformance with structural design, grading, and other applicable codes, ordinances, and accepted design and construction practices; identifies discrepancies and deficiencies and documents correction items; makes approval recommendations as needed.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, developers, contractors, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in civil engineering; research emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Public Works:
Engineering Services Division: Responsible for managing the engineering services in Public Works associated with land development issues, construction management, water resources engineering, and right-of-way engineering. A valid California civil engineering license and extensive background in land development issues, construction of public works projects, water resources, right of way management and other public works operations activities is required for this assignment; Directs, reviews, evaluates, and approves plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for various engineering projects; provides design recommendations, design review comments, and design changes from the preliminary to the final design phase of a project. Capital Improvement Program Division: Responsible for managing the engineering functions in Public Works associated with the delivery of capital improvement projects. This includes, but is not limited to the planning, funding, programming, design and construction activities necessary to deliver the City’s Capital Improvement Program; Leads the development and monitoring of the City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program. Directs, reviews, evaluates, and approves plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for various engineering projects; provides design recommendations, design review comments, and design changes from the preliminary to the final design phase of a project.Traffic Engineering Division: Responsible for managing the engineering functions in Public Works associated with traffic engineering. This includes, but is not limited to, transportation planning, design, and operations; directing and supervising a broad range of activities involving installation of traffic controls, analysis of collisions and traffic related issues, speed control measures, management of a traffic management center, evaluation of potential impacts of proposed developments, lane configurations and other transportation related modifications; coordinating traffic engineering related activities with other City departments, consultants and outside agencies; oversees the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), traffic engineering programs and projects; ensures that functions meet all regulations, policies, and ordinances related to traffic and transportation; Monitors the effectiveness of traffic engineering solutions and makes recommendations for modifications as needed. Directs, reviews, evaluates, and approves plans and specifications, designs, cost estimates, environmental documents, reports, and studies for various traffic engineering projects; provides design recommendations, design review comments, and design changes from the preliminary to the final design phase of a project and prepares plans, specifications and estimates for traffic related projects.
When assigned to Community Development:
Recommends changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation problems and to accommodate and control new materials and new design concepts; provides technical review and recommendations on code modifications. Provides design recommendations, design review comments, and design changes for private development projects from the preliminary to the final design phase of a project. Serves in the capacity of City Engineer for private development projects. Oversees modifications to and maintenance of the City’s Standard Construction Specifications, Improvement Standards, and Standard Drawings.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works infrastructure, traffic and transportation systems, and/or private development design and construction.
• Principles and practices of complex budget development and administration, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract negotiation and administration.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction and inspection of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings or public works infrastructure.
• General design, layout, and construction practices for civil improvements such as water, sewer, storm drain, street improvements, traffic signals, other public works facilities, and building structures.
• Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the assigned division.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the division.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Perform professional engineering duties involved in the planning, design, development, and construction management of a variety of capital improvement and private and public construction projects.
• Conduct engineering studies and research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff and technical reports; present technical engineering information and data in an effective manner.
• Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, technical drawings and designs, specifications, as-builts, contract documents, environmental and engineering reports, and other technical documents.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the division and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible professional engineering experience including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. This requirement may be waived for individuals who are unable to obtain a driver’s license due to a disability.
• Possession of a valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California. Registration or licensure as a Traffic Engineer is desired if assigned to the Traffic Division of Public Works.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform essential functions of a position or positions within this classification.

When assigned to a field environment:
Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform essential functions of a position or positions within this classification.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees occasionally work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

FLSA Status: Exempt

The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Elk Grove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 478-2230.



Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$141,123.00 - $189,133.00 Annually