What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Traffic and Incident Management position at BridgeWork Partners?
Assistant Director, Traffic and Incident Management
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Director to provide administrative oversight and leadership within the Traffic and Incident Management (TIM) Department. This pivotal role involves a broad range of responsibilities including safety, incident management, traffic engineering, and traffic operations. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team, engage in high-level trend analysis, report development, and presentation delivery. Additionally, this role encompasses the coordination of public safety, wrecker, and traffic operations, as well as the development and management of the department's budget.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage the annual budget, including researching information, recommending purchases, monitoring expenditures, and adjusting the budget as necessary.
Maintain and review reports, assist with proposal language and negotiations, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
Facilitate policy and practice development, conduct regular assessments, and develop training programs.
Oversee various divisions within the TIM Department, monitor staff performance, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Deploy incident command system (ICS) and management (NIMS) principles, provide on-scene command as needed, and apply traffic management and engineering principles to improve traffic safety.
Requirements:
Master’s degree; preferably in civil or transportation engineering.
Ability to obtain Texas Professional Engineering (PE) license within 6 months of hire.
At least 9 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
