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ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TRANSPORTATION SUPERINTENDENT

Public Works Department

Full Pay Range: $84,930.75 to $127,396.13 Per Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 117

Deadline to Apply: 08/20/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Plans, organizes, and supervises the Transportation Services Division field operations including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, traffic control devices, and related transportation assets. Oversees field personnel, budgets, maintenance programs, capital coordination, contractor activities, and emergency response.

Essential Duties:

• Supervises Traffic Signal, Signing, Striping, Traffic Control, and related field crews within the Transportation Services Division; works closely with the Traffic Signal Supervisor and Traffic Control Supervisor to provide leadership and ensure safe, efficient, and effective delivery of transportation services in alignment with City objectives.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees transportation maintenance and operations programs, including traffic signal, sign, pavement marking, traffic control, ITS, and related infrastructure; works with field supervisors to prioritize activities and ensure quality service delivery.
• Develops work schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and operational plans; coordinates with the Traffic Signal Supervisor and Traffic Control Supervisor to direct daily crew activities and ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Oversees the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, ITS devices, and other transportation assets; ensures work is performed in accordance with MUTCD, OSHA, City standards, and applicable regulations.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with field supervisors to support employee development, safety training, performance management, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Manages division budgets, equipment needs, materials, contracts, and programs; works with supervisors to identify operational needs, develop long-range equipment plans, and recommend improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Coordinates transportation field operations with Engineering, Streets, Utilities, contractors, emergency responders, outside agencies, and other stakeholders to address project needs and operational priorities.
• Analyzes transportation system needs, field conditions, maintenance trends, and public concerns; works with supervisors to develop solutions and recommend improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Responds to emergency situations, after-hours incidents, and service requests; coordinates with field supervisors to ensure transportation facilities remain safe and operational.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, transportation maintenance, or related public works operations including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; prefer commercial driver's license (CDL). IMSA and ATSSA certifications in traffic control and/or traffic signals preferred.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, safe work practices, related laws, and regulations.
• Knowledge of municipal budgets, contracts, procurement processes, and City administrative procedures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work activities to effectively manage personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities, including staff development, performance evaluations, scheduling, and program oversight.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, City staff, contractors, outside agencies, and citizens.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, including traffic signals, signing, striping, traffic control, ITS devices, and related roadway infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in traffic control, sign installation, pavement marking, and traffic signal maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and technology used in transportation maintenance and field operations.
• Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), MAG specifications, OSHA safety rules and regulations, and applicable transportation standards.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices in active traffic and roadway environments.
• Knowledge of program planning, asset management, preventive maintenance, and risk management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation standards, technical documents, City policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ability to read and understand traffic control plans, construction documents, equipment specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to identify transportation maintenance needs, analyze operational issues, and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and analyze operational data.
• Knowledge of computer software related to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and work order management systems.
• Skill in operating MUNIS, Lucity, Trakit, GIST, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work safely in traffic exposed environments.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a City office environment, vehicle, and in the field working in adverse weather condition.
• Requires working flexible hours and working weekdays, evenings, some holidays, emergencies, and special events as needed.
• Safely operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, and copier requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Safely lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self or others.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.