Assistant Director, Traffic Engineering and Operations

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering and Operations plays a key leadership role within the Harris County Engineering Departments Traffic Division. This position supports the Director in managing the planning design and operation of traffic systems across the County.

The Assistant Director helps oversee traffic engineering studies traffic impact analysis reviews traffic signal timing and in close coordination with operation and maintenance of traffic control infrastructure including signals and school zone flashers. This role works closely with engineering staff operational teams and external partners to ensure safe efficient and compliant transportation systems that support the mobility needs of Harris County residents.

The Assistant Director provides day-to-day leadership for teams of engineers designers technicians and support staff while helping implement innovative transportation solutions improve operational efficiency and maintain high standards of public service.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in managing the Traffic Divisions programs services and operational activities to support safe and efficient traffic systems across Harris County.
• Support the development and implementation of division goals policies engineering standards and operational procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams including managers engineers designers technicians and administrative staff.
• Oversee and support the review and completion of hundreds of internal traffic studies and traffic impact analyses each year to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the operation maintenance and performance monitoring of approximately 2500 traffic signals and school zone flashers throughout the County.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives with internal divisions external agencies consultants and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules staffing needs and operational priorities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely delivery of services.
• Help oversee the planning design and implementation of traffic engineering projects including neighborhood traffic management arterial operations high-collision location reviews and system improvements.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing innovative traffic management technologies and transportation solutions that improve safety and mobility.
• Ensure that traffic engineering programs and projects maintain strong quality control risk management and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support preparation of Commissioners Court agenda items including project approvals service contracts and funding requests.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to forensic traffic engineering activities such as accident investigations compliance reviews and technical analysis.
• Assist in developing reports on program performance operational needs and funding requirements.
• Support emergency operations and disaster response activities when required.
• Serve as a liaison between the Traffic Division executive leadership partner agencies and the public.
• Promote continuous improvement by helping with refining processes procedures and operational practices within the division.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant traffic engineering or transportation engineering experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Licensure:

• Professional Engineering License.
• A valid Class C Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership engineers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in standard office and engineering software tools.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse teams and stakeholders in a complex public sector environment.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris Countys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location role or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Education:

• Masters degree in Engineering Transportation Engineering or a related field.

License/Certification:

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineering License