Maricopa County
Posting Date
09/19/25
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
$97,000 - $138,500 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, traveler information dissemination, and operations of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) systems on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flows 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 our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
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
Must 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 signal and ITS design plans
Knowledgeof Traffic Engineering practices and procedures
Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writingtechnical reports
Familiar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)and Signal Timing Manual
Ability to use traffic signal computer software packagessuch asSynchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)
Job Contributions Lead theArterial 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) andleadIntegrated Corridor Management (ICM)operations
Managelocal and federally fundedITS projectsidentified 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 the ITS Operations Engineer, the Traffic Systems Analyst, and the Traffic Management Specialist
Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team
Provide leadership to theAZTechregional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions
Present presentationsregularly in public forums, before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
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 Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
Apply Now!
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, traveler information dissemination, and operations of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) systems on MCDOT and regional roadways to improve traffic flows 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 our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
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
Must 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 signal and ITS design plans
Knowledgeof Traffic Engineering practices and procedures
Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writingtechnical reports
Familiar with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)and Signal Timing Manual
Ability to use traffic signal computer software packagessuch asSynchro, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)
Job Contributions Lead theArterial 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) andleadIntegrated Corridor Management (ICM)operations
Managelocal and federally fundedITS projectsidentified 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 the ITS Operations Engineer, the Traffic Systems Analyst, and the Traffic Management Specialist
Facilitate collaboration with the MCDOT TMC and the regional Integrated Corridor Management team
Provide leadership to theAZTechregional partnerships and champion the integration of ITS solutions
Present presentationsregularly in public forums, before high-level public officials, technical groups, and committees
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
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 Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
Apply Now!