Manager of Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2500134

Department : Engineering

Division : Traffic Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary : Depending on Qualifications

To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Divisions within the Public Works Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Public Works Director.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Assistant Director of Public Works. Responsible for supervision of the Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent, Traffic Engineer, Graduate Engineer and office support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual..
• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Divisions.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including traffic safety and signals, signs and markings, and street lighting maintenance; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Supervise the design of plans and bid specifications for traffic signals; coordinate and review the work of contractors; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Public Works Director; implement improvements.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Division annual budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Public Works Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Request quarterly reimbursements from TxDOT per the signal maintenance agreement.
• Coordinate with and review billings from TXU Electric to ensure the City only pays for the services it receives; ensure TXU Electric maintains the City's street lights per the franchise agreement.

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Full Time Employees :

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans : High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options : a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees : Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

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Identify your degree area of study for the position of Manager of Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting.

Select the number of years of experience you have as a Registered Professional Engineer.

Do you possess a Texas Professional Engineering License issued by the state Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment?

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