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Arterial Operations Program Manager

Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

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

Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! 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

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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