CHIEF ENGINEER ENGINEERING SCV
Classification Title: Chief Engineer Traffic Engineering
Purpose of Classification
Manages the Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation & Development Department. Work involves planning, managing, and overseeing engineering projects, operations, maintenance, and services.
Allocates resources; supervises staff; recommends operating policies and procedures; ensures programs, completed projects, and services comply with appropriate standards and relevant project specifications and regulations; prepares reports on department accomplishments, projects in progress, and projected needs.
Work involves independent decisions and judgment while performing a variety of functions essential to the daily operation of the Department.
This is a senior management position reporting to the Director/Assistant Director of Transportation and Development.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides direction to subordinate staff concerning the execution of projects and tasks; interprets policy, regulations, and codes; identifies expectations regarding project completion, use of resources, and compliance with specifications and standards.
Coordinates with county, state, regional, and federal entities to secure funding for improvement projects.
Supervises staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; establishes performance expectations; provides and/or coordinates staff training and development; plans, directs, and evaluates work of staff; counsels and disciplines employees; mentors staff members; completes performance appraisals.
Prepares and reviews project bid documents and annual contract documents; reviews, researches, and makes final recommendations for the award of bids to contractors, vendors, and consultants; reviews and evaluates technical documents and reports submitted by developers, engineers, or private consultants. Reviews reports submitted by subordinate supervisors; monitors and accesses the progress and work product of staff; inspects work quality and compliance; identifies needed operational changes; ensures projects are carried out within set timelines and budgets.
Prepares administrative forms, monthly reports, budget information, and other program information and submits to department management and other county officials as required.
Responds to questions, complaints, and issues raised by the general public, contractors, county officials, and other interested parties.
Presents technical information, plans, and status reports to community groups, professional organizations, county officials, and state agencies upon request and in a manner conducive to understanding by the target audience.
Coordinates work functions and other requirements effectively with federal, state, and other local agencies.
Researches, develops, and makes recommendations on a wide range of transportation, traffic, and related issues.
Applies engineering principles, working knowledge of Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) standards and specifications in investigation, evaluation, planning, and implementation of improvement and department goals.
Assists with the identification, development, and justification of departmental capital and operating budgets.
Responsible for administrating the Division's budget, administrating contracts, and managing capital construction projects.
Assists with infrastructure inventories, maintenance records, and other work documentation requirements of the department.
Participates in the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
Assists in the identification and achievement of department goals and objectives.
Demonstrates ability for success in managing multiple projects, initiatives, and requests concurrently; builds trust and credibility with employees; works responsively and productively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment; adapts to unexpected obstacles and new/changing information and conditions.
Performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility; responsible for complex and large-scale civil engineering design and construction projects.
Coordinates work with other department divisions and county agencies.
Plans, manages, and directs all Traffic Engineering programs and services to include traffic signal installation, maintenance, and repair; traffic control plans and designs; traffic operations; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations; roadway and pavement marking; traffic data collection; sign fabrication and installation in accordance with county policies and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Plans and directs the use of department resources; monitors approved budgets; identifies current and projected operational needs. Analyzes and reviews traffic engineering requests; assesses and prioritizes traffic engineering projects; establishes project and workload schedules. Prepares work orders and/or approves work orders by others.
Recommends traffic improvements based upon data management, data analysis, and other engineering assessments.
Reviews and approves traffic engineering recommendations, plans, and designs prepared by staff, private consultants, and/or state transportation officials including capacity analysis, traffic impact analysis, operation analysis, traffic modeling, crash/safety studies, traffic signal warrants, signal plans, fiber optic cable system, and ITS system components.
Performs field reviews and evaluations of traffic signal construction, pavement marking, and other major projects; ensures quality of work and compliance with specifications and applicable standards and regulations.
Monitors and evaluates the efficient operation of traffic control signals and control networks through the central traffic signal control systems.
Reviews technology for application and improvement in traffic operations and safety.
Directs manpower, equipment, and operations during emergency situations.
Additional Functions
Assists the Director and Assistant Director as requested. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Science Degree supplemented by six (6) years of experience performing transportation engineering work with three (3) years in appropriate field of which included supervisory duties; or Bachelor of Science Degree supplemented by nine (9) years of experience performing transportation engineering work in the appropriate field with four (4) years of which included supervisory duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia or be able to attain within six (6) months of employment. Preferred candidate will hold a degree in the Civil Engineering field from an Accredited Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) college or university. Preferred candidate is self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to providing quality customer service to the citizens of Clayton County. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, or traffic hazards.
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Position : 2128
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Grade : GRADE 35
Posting Start : 07/21/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM SALARY: $112,911.51
