Traffic Operations Manager (Supervisor, Project Managers)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : 11201 Schaefer Dr, Maryland Heights, MO, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00498
Department: Transportation and Public Works - CRS Operations
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description


The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an experienced individual to become a Supervisor, Project Managers in the Operations Division. This Supervisor is a key manager position within the Department of Transportation/Public Works, assisting the Operations Division Manager and managing the traffic signals section. This position will be based out of Maryland Heights.
The typical starting salary range will be $81,848.00 - $98,217.60 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
Examples of Duties

• Direct and manage traffic engineering projects and personnel, including hiring and performance evaluations.
• Manage repair, operations, upgrades, and underground utility locates of traffic signals and the communications network.
• Manage traffic correspondence related to traffic signals.
• Create traffic signal specifications.
• Responsible for additions and deletions to the County Traffic Code, Schedule I - Electric Traffic Control Signals.
• Manage the annual operating budget for traffic signals and pavement marking items.
• Create and manage traffic operations contracts for materials and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors. At least seven years of related experience including traffic and supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.


A current, valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.


The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.


The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.


All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on this policy.
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St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors?

• Yes
• No

03


Describe your traffic engineering experience to include types and size of projects, monetary value of overall budgets and number of years of experience. This experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.
04


Do you have supervisory experience? This experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

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How many moving violations have you had in the last three years?
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
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