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Traffic Engineering Supervisor (Traffic Project Development)

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular 
Pay Range: $115,552.00 - 173,328.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y 
Elected Office / Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

This position involves complex work requiring the integration of civil and traffic engineering skills, project management, and staff and consultant management for the Traffic Group within the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.   Work requires creativity and engineering judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard practices, procedures, and criteria. The position requires broad knowledge in civil engineering, the traffic specialty area, as described below, and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. The work includes close coordination with other agencies, various metro districts, and other County workgroups.

Generally, the hiring range is $115,552-$144,440 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (The following examples encompass duties within the traffic infrastructure and traffic systems subgroups, are illustrative only, and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Manages in-house engineering projects from initial planning, through design, and to project completion.   Prepares studies, location analysis, designs, and plan specifications.  Manages staff workload and assignments.  Provides coaching and mentoring; and conducts annual performance evaluations. Manages consultants and/ or contractors to ensure compliance to standards and quality assurance.  Directs necessary changes. Manages operating and project account budgets.
  
• Attends Board of County Commissioner hearings and work sessions and makes presentations to both when required.  
  
• Strengths include in depth understanding of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Institute of Transportation Engineers guidance, and industry standards and practices.
  
• Reviews development concepts and plans, assists with transportation planning reviews. Identifies potential capital improvement projects.
  
• Analyzes and ensures roadway safety projects, capital improvements, traffic studies / recommendations / plans meet County standards or criteria.
  
• Develops, analyzes, reviews, and approves engineering reports and recommendations, maps, comprehensive plans, engineering drawings, and plans and specifications.
  
• Interacts with the public to investigate and resolve traffic concerns or deficiencies. Attends neighborhood meetings to discuss projects with interested and affected property owners and homeowner groups.
  
• Conducts site inspections. Inspects and reviews field work of inspectors.   Inspects traffic engineering projects which are in-process and at time of completion. Monitors progress and ensures conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
  
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of the traffic engineering work as part of a major project or leads a whole project of moderate scope.
  
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  
• Remains current on industry practices and emerging techniques/technologies to develop new and improved approaches.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

The following duties apply to the specific function:

Traffic Project Development – Leads the development of traffic operational and safety projects.  Updates and maintains the County’s traffic safety action plan.  Identifies and pursues grants and leverages technology to improve mobility and safety outcomes.  Conducts traffic improvement studies, recommends projects for implementation, and coordinates with capital improvement projects division to advance traffic projects to construction.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible traffic/civil engineering experience.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.  
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be a Colorado licensed/registered Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), or similar or have the ability to obtain within six months.  
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license within two weeks of hire.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 8/14/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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