The City of Olathe is seeking a skilled and strategic Transportation Manager who will drive innovation and support the community's short and long-term vision for safety and connectivity. This key position is responsible for overseeing both transportation planning and engineering operations, as well as the maintenance of crucial city assets.
If you have a strong background in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and public infrastructure management, we invite you to apply. Candidates should also have at least five years of experience in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field, including at least one year of administrative or supervisory experience.
Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is preferred, and the selected candidate must possess or be able to obtain their Kansas Professional Engineer’s license within six months of hire.
The position works through four direct reports - a Traffic Operations Manager, Traffic Engineers (two), and the Inspection Services Manager, and oversees the work of approximately 35 full-time employees as well as seasonal staff.
The salary range is $101,088 to $156,788, depending on qualifications and experience. The new full-time employee in this position will be eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus.
