Posting Date
10/28/26
Application Deadline
11/11/26
Pay Range
$99,000 - $144,500 annually
Salary 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 Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About the Position
As 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, disseminating traveler information, and operating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flow and safety.
About Us
We 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 Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Four years of engineering experience or in a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Registration 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 employment
Other Requirements
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
We Also Value
Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Experience in developing traffic signal timing plans
Experience in reviewing traffic signals and ITS design plans
Knowledge of Traffic Engineering practices and procedures
Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writing technical reports
Familiar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the FHWA Signal Timing Manual
Ability to use traffic signal computer software packages such as Synchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)
Job Contributions
Lead the Arterial Operations Program, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety through traffic signals on arterial roadways and cross-jurisdictional boundaries
Manage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and lead Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) operations
Manage local and federally funded ITS projects identified as part of the Arterial Operations Program. Serve as a technical expert for ITS design, implementation, and operations
Develop and implement traffic signal timing for progression, special events, construction, and incidents
Supervise and manage the work of staff members within the Traffic Management Center (TMC)
Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team
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