Transportation Director Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $44.89 - $49.77 Hourly
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 25-00049D
Department: City Administrator
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Job Level: 34
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Transportation Department including engineering, traffic engineering, street maintenance, waste collection, fleet management, and other transportation projects and programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises division managers and department support staff, either directly or through subordinates.
2. Evaluates the needs of the Transportation Department and formulates short and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility. Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
3. Oversees the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts. Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
4. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
5. Oversees the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure.
6. Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Transportation Department.
7. Prepares and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned areas of responsibility.
8. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding assigned areas and makes recommendations.
9. Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services.
10. Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting division activities.
11. Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
12. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field.
• AND
• Six years (6) of experience in municipal public works at supervisory level or above. Experience in engineering, or traffic engineering preferable.
• OR
• Ten years (10) of experience in municipal public works at a supervisory or management level, or equivalent experience in engineering, construction
  management, public infrastructure, or a related field.
• OR
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in municipal public works, or an equivalent combination of experience in engineering, construction management, public infrastructure, or a related field.
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.
• Knowledge of license, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to control of traffic.
• Knowledge of traffic and construction design engineering practices and procedures.
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research, analyze and compile comprehensive reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or other Department facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration). Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a closely related field? If yes, please attach your transcripts.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) or more years of experience in municipal public works at a supervisory level or above? If yes, please document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least ten (10) years of experience in municipal public works at a supervisory or management level, or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, public infrastructure, or a related field? If yes, please document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in municipal public works, or an equivalent combination of experience in engineering, construction management, public infrastructure, or a related field? If yes, please document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

Required Question