Arterial Operations Program Manager at Maricopa County

Posting Date12/02/25Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledPay Range$97,000 - $138,500 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentTransportationAbout the PositionAs the Arterial Operations Program Manager, you will manage the operations and supervise related staff within the MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC). This includes managing traffic signal operations, traveler information dissemination, and operations of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) systems on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flows and safety.About UsWe value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.Proud to OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireFour years of engineering experience or in a related fieldBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related fieldRegistration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of employmentMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also ValueCertification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer(PTOE)Experience in developing traffic signal timing plansExperience in reviewing traffic signal and ITS design plansKnowledgeof Traffic Engineering practices and proceduresExperience in interpreting and analyzing data and writingtechnical reportsFamiliar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)and Signal Timing ManualAbility to use traffic signal computer software packagessuch asSynchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)Job ContributionsLead theArterial Operations Program, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety through traffic signals on arterial roadways and cross-jurisdictional boundariesManage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) andleadIntegrated Corridor Management (ICM)operationsManagelocal and federally fundedITS projectsidentified as part of the Arterial Operations Program.Serve as a technical expert for ITS design, implementation, and operationsDevelop and implement traffic signal timing for progression, special events, construction,and incidentsSupervise the ITS Operations Engineer, the Traffic Systems Analyst, and the Traffic Management SpecialistFacilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management teamProvide leadership to theAZTechregional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutionsPresent presentationsregularly in public forums, before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committeesOther job duties as assignedWorking ConditionsExerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantlyPosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsIncumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationProtective equipment requiredAll PPE will be provided by MCDOTSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!