Assistant Engineering Director - G132 - Columbus Consolidated Government

This position is responsible for the management of the Traffic Engineering Division.

• Provides engineering services and technical assistance to all departments within the Consolidated Government; coordinates and oversees consultant contracts.
• Reviews site development plans for proposed commercial and subdivisions; coordinates with other departments and divisions to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws; performs final inspection prior to acceptance of public infrastructure by the City Council.
• Assists in the management of the Department of Engineering. To include hiring, planning, assigning of personnel. Also supervises the work of the Traffic Engineering Division Shop.
• Directs and manages personnel issues for division employees including goals and objectives, performance evaluations, leave time, overtime, disciplinary actions, grievances, and training and personal development.
• Coordinates with Planning Department related to zoning cases.
• Coordinates the preparation of legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, coordination sheets, deeds, and plats.
• Oversees the implementation, coordination, and monitoring the FEMA community rating system for the city.
• Represents the department in legal cases.
• Attends Council meetings and other public meetings as required.
• Investigates complaints from citizens or other departments.
• Prepares the annual division budget, monitors expenditures, and approves procurements.
• Provides design services and operational management of roadway improvements; solves traffic safety, operational, and congestion problems.
• Designs traffic signal installations; supervises signal construction and maintenance.
• Directs and supervises the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Manages the investigation of traffic safety and citizen inquiries.
• Provides training to subordinates in the traffic engineering field.
• Prepares technical specifications and provides technical expertise for projects.
• Evaluates traffic signal system operations; prepares signal timings for operational improvements.
• Administers and manages street lighting along public roadways.
• Reviews design and construction plans submitted by local engineering firms.