Traffic Operations Branch Manager

Posting Date 09/25/26 Application Deadline 10/02/26 Pay Range $101,500 - $150,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About The Position This position is responsible for driving innovation in real-time arterial operations and traffic signal systems by advancing the strategies, tools, and technologies for operating and maintaining MCDOT’s transportation system. It plays a key role in shaping the future of traffic management and operations through the operation of the MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC), optimization and maintenance of traffic signals, and design and deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and development of tools and resources for supporting traffic operations and mobility on the arterial roadway network. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, managing, and directing the Arterial Operations and Traffic Signal Maintenance Programs and the overall Traffic Operations Branch. This involves developing and implementing advanced operational technologies and strategies, including Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT), Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), and Decision Support Systems (DSS). The position also spearheads the operational focuses of the AZTech partnership and regional ITS initiatives, particularly those funded by USDOT, FHWA, or MAG. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about the intersection of traffic operations and traffic signal maintenance, with a focus on using data-driven strategies to improve arterial roadway performance, reliability, and mobility. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five years of engineering experience, including three years of experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related transportation technologies, and one year of engineering experience in a lead or supervisory capacity Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline, such as, but not limited to, Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with telecommunications, computer networking, database management, or systems integration within an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or traffic operations environment Experience in overseeing a Traffic Management Center (TMC), Traffic Operations Center (TOC), or t…

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