Director of Traffic & Transportation
Lead and supervise multi-modal traffic engineering operations, collaborate with planning teams, drive Vision Zero policies. Excellent benefits. Up to $150,000 annual salary.
Are you looking for a public sector role where your leadership can drive real change? The Director of Traffic & Transportation position offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $150,000 and comes with a full benefits package. This is a full-time opportunity where you’ll oversee technical traffic engineering work, multimodal infrastructure planning, and team management. Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or planning, with five years of relevant experience, including major supervisory roles, and applicable professional licenses are highly valued.
Responsabilidades diarias
This position oversees all aspects of roadway traffic controls, including the design and maintenance of signs, signals, and pavement markings. You’ll supervise both field and office staff, manage data collection on accidents and mobility, and coordinate with agencies. Duties also include planning surveys, designing infrastructure upgrades, drafting ordinances, analyzing data for decision-making, consulting with officials at multiple levels, and representing your agency at key transportation meetings. This leadership role is central to implementing Vision Zero and innovative, safe mobility strategies.
Pros of This Role
One of the biggest advantages is the ability to directly impact community road safety and transportation efficiency. You’ll work in an award-winning, forward-looking environment that prizes Vision Zero and complete streets initiatives. The compensation and benefits are among the best available in public sector engineering, and you’ll enjoy opportunities for ongoing professional development and a highly collaborative workplace.
Cons of This Role
On the flip side, the leadership demands and high public visibility mean you’ll face pressure to deliver tangible results quickly. Technical and regulatory challenges are frequent, and crisis management is part of the territory. Meeting diverse mobility needs involves balancing competing interests and addressing complex urban issues.
El veredicto
If you’re a seasoned engineer or planner ready to move to the top tier of public traffic leadership, this role is a robust career step. It’s best suited to leaders with a passion for urban transportation—those ready to guide teams, work across agencies, and build lasting improvements for the public. Don’t miss your chance to apply and make a difference.
