Older Listing

Posted: December 31, 2025 (15 days ago)

This job has been posted for 2-4 weeks. Consider applying soon if interested.

Traffic Operations Manager (Supervisor, Project Managers)

City of St. Louis

Transportation and Public Works - CRS Operations

Older

Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

January 24, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing traffic signal maintenance, pavement marking operations, and related projects for St.

Louis County, including managing teams, budgets, and contracts to keep roads safe and efficient.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in traffic engineering who enjoys coordinating repairs and improvements in a public works setting.

The role offers a solid salary and benefits while based in Maryland Heights.

Key Requirements

  • Registered as a Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors
  • At least seven years of related experience in traffic engineering and supervision
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to direct and manage traffic engineering projects and personnel, including hiring and evaluations
  • Experience managing repair, operations, upgrades, and utility locates for traffic signals and communications
  • Skills in managing budgets, contracts, and specifications for traffic signals and pavement markings
  • Knowledge of traffic codes and regulations for electric traffic control signals

Full Job Description

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an experienced individual to become a Supervisor, Project Managers in the Operations Division. This Supervisor is a key manager position within the Department of Transportation/Public Works, assisting the Operations Division Manager and managing the traffic signals and pavement marking sections. This position will be based out of Maryland Heights.

The typical starting salary range will be $81,848.00 - $98,217.60 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.


Requirements

  • Direct and manage traffic engineering projects and personnel, including hiring and performance evaluations.
  • Manage repair, operations, upgrades, and underground utility locates of traffic signals and the communications network.
  • Manage traffic correspondence related to traffic signals and pavement markings.
  • Manage striping and pavement marking operations.
  • Create traffic signals and pavement marking specifications.
  • Responsible for additions and deletions to the County Traffic Code, Schedule I – Electric Traffic Control Signals.
  • Manage the annual operating budget for traffic signals and pavement marking items.
  • Create and manage traffic operations contracts for materials and services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors. At least seven years of related experience including traffic and supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

A current, valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St.

Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.

Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on NEOGOV: 12/31/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/1/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-stlouis-5156895