Division Manager- DOT Traffic Engineering

This position reports directly to the Agency Deputy Director and will require advanced critical thinking skills related to traffic engineering

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Organizes, prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives: ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to Director., County administrators, and elected officials.

Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for areas of assignment; collects and analyzes multiple sources of data; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of activities in areas of assignment; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans and programs; and researches, assesses, and develops strategies to meet current and future transportation needs.

Develops, implements and monitors policies, procedures, and protocols for areas of assignment: interprets, explains and implements local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations; conducts staff meetings; and provides information, updates, and coordination of work activities.

Develops and implements budget for assigned area: recommends staffing levels, equipment, materials and other budget allocations; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and prepares and submits budget documentation and reports.

Evaluates transportation operations projects for compliance with County policies and current industry standards and best practices: reviews projects with staff, other government agencies, consultants, contractors and vendors; reviews and approves project planning documents, reports, drawings, invoices, etc.; conducts site visits to monitor project progress and compliance with contracts; and provides information and updates regarding projects as requested.

Consults with County administrators, elected officials, other local government agencies, and other County employees to review department operations and activities, review and resolve problems, and give and receive advice and direction: attends and provides testimony at Board of Commissioner's meetings regarding transportation operations and issues, including forecasting County transportation flow and capacity needs and proposing policy changes; and provides reports, documentation, and presentations to officials and staff members as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale and complex traffic operations to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Professional Engineer license or be licensed in another state and obtain a Georgia Professional Engineer license within one year.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.