Director of Traffic Engineering (61034689)

Full Job Description

Serves as the Director of Traffic Engineering managing complex engineering functions to safely and efficiently operate South Carolina's roadways.

Other duties include administering the Traffic Engineering budget; overseeing employee training and development; approving employee hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions, succession planning; time keeping and payroll; and purchasing functions.

Oversees the functions of the Traffic Design Unit which establishes work zone traffic control standards and design requirements, semi-annual inspections; traffic signal standards and design; management of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Program; and the design reviews of projects including project related reviews and traffic studies which includes Design Build support.

Directs the activities of the Traffic Management program including Intelligent Transportation Systems, State Traffic Management Center, State Highway Emergency Program and the 511 Motorist Information System.

Also provides oversight for emergency traffic management during events and inclement weather in which traffic is impacted.

Oversees the activities of the Traffic Operations unit which establishes standards for all traffic control devices on South Carolina roads; prepares plans for interstate signing and marking projects; the administration of the Specific Service Signing and Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign programs; establishes the Department's access management standards; conducts and reviews traffic studies; and provides traffic analysis.

Manages the activities of the Traffic Safety unit which includes the Federal Highway Safety Program consisting of data analysis, project identification, and project design, and the State Rural Road Safety Program.

Responsible for the Department's strategic goals pertaining to Traffic Engineering related items including the development and management of a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ten (10) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.