Arterial Operations Program Manager

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
• Provide leadership to the AZTech regional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions
• Present regularly in public forums before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration.

Protective Equipment Required

All PPE will be provided by MCDOT.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must 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-sensitive. Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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