The City of Vacaville is seeking a Deputy Director of Public Works/Traffic Engineer who will be assigned to oversee and manage the Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works, Engineering Services Division. The Deputy Director of Public Works/Traffic Engineer will report directly to the Director of Public Works.
Salary Information:
$164,781 - $200,298 annually
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premiums, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
Up to 75 hours per year of administrative leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
**Please see our generous benefits package on our website**
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule at the Director's discretion.
The primary objective of this position is to plan, direct, and oversee the traffic engineering functions for the City; and to organize and supervise the Traffic Engineering staff towards that objective.
Specific responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Public Works/Traffic Engineer include, but are not limited to:
Develop and maintain short and long-range transportation plans, goals, and work programs addressing all transportation modes.
Conduct and evaluate traffic engineering impact studies to assess traffic impacts, volume, speed, accidents, etc.
Collaborate with the Director of Public Works to plan, forecast, design and budget for major transportation improvement projects to be incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Provide expertise in the planning, development, and design of new and modified traffic signals, roadway geometric design, neighborhood traffic calming, and traffic signal coordination plans.
Collaborate with the City's Community Development Department to plan and understand existing land use and future land use trends to be able to maintain the City's traffic model and accurately forecast future traffic demands of the City's roadway network.
Coordinate transportation-related matters with the Solano County Transportation Authority (STA) and the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and other local, regional, state, and federal transportation agencies.
For additional information, including job description and benefits package, please visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.
ABOUT YOU
The Ideal Candidate for this position will:
Have proven ability to oversee a public works division, including setting priorities, organizing resources, and driving high standards of quality and efficiency in work outputs.
Possess extensive experience with traffic signal systems, lighting standards, signal timing, and coordination.
Have experience with the authority in evaluating and approving traffic projects and ensuring alignment with municipal codes and city standards.
Be skilled in developing and implementing division policies, setting clear goals, and managing comprehensive budgets.
Possess strong fiscal oversight capabilities to support strategic funding, resource forecasting, and adherence to fiscal control systems.
Be well-versed in monitoring traffic-related legislation and regulations, and capable of preparing detailed reports, studies, and presentations for city councils, planning commissions, and public stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field.
Experience: Six (6) years performing supervisory-level professional traffic engineering work in a public or commercial setting. Experience working in metropolitan jurisdiction is desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in California is highly desirable. Possession of valid registration as a Civil Engineer in California, in addition to extensive experience in traffic engineering work, may also be qualifying.
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 prior to 5:30 p.m., December 16, 2024.
IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include an employment and education verification, a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and may include a DMV report review.
