Salary: $99,970.88 - $132,461.41 Annually
Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03469
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT)
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Date: 7/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 118
Position Information

This position reports directly to the Agency Deputy Director and will require advanced critical thinking skills related to traffic engineering
Essential Functions

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Organizes, prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives: ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to Director., County administrators, and elected officials.
Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for areas of assignment; collects and analyzes multiple sources of data; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of activities in areas of assignment; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans and programs; and researches, assesses, and develops strategies to meet current and future transportation needs.
Develops, implements and monitors policies, procedures, and protocols for areas of assignment: interprets, explains and implements local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations; conducts staff meetings; and provides information, updates, and coordination of work activities.
Develops and implements budget for assigned area: recommends staffing levels, equipment, materials and other budget allocations; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and prepares and submits budget documentation and reports.
Evaluates transportation operations projects for compliance with County policies and current industry standards and best practices: reviews projects with staff, other government agencies, consultants, contractors and vendors; reviews and approves project planning documents, reports, drawings, invoices, etc.; conducts site visits to monitor project progress and compliance with contracts; and provides information and updates regarding projects as requested.
Consults with County administrators, elected officials, other local government agencies, and other County employees to review department operations and activities, review and resolve problems, and give and receive advice and direction: attends and provides testimony at Board of Commissioner's meetings regarding transportation operations and issues, including forecasting County transportation flow and capacity needs and proposing policy changes; and provides reports, documentation, and presentations to officials and staff members as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale and complex traffic operations to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Professional Engineer license or be licensed in another state and obtain a Georgia Professional Engineer license within one year.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07

This position requires you to possess and maintain a valid Georgia Professional Engineer license or be licensed in another state and obtain a Georgia Professional Engineer license within one year. Please select the statement that applies to you.

• I currently have a valid Georgia Professional Engineer License
• I currently have a valid Professional Engineer License in another state and am willing to obtain my Georgia certificate within one year
• I currently don't have a Professional Engineer License

08

How many years of experience do you have managing large-scale and complex traffic operations?

• No experience
• Less than ten years of experience
• Ten to twelve years of experience
• Twelve to fourteen years of experience
• More than fourteen years of experience

09

Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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Please discuss in full detail your supervisory experience. Enter N/A if not applicable. " See resume" will not be accepted.
11

How many years of experience do you have applying MUTCD methods and guidance?

• No experience
• Less than ten years of experience of experience
• Ten to twelve years of experience
• Twelve to fourteen years of experience
• More than fourteen years of experience

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Please describe in full detail your experience applying MUTCD methods and guidance. Enter N/A if not applicable. " See resume" will not be accepted.
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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