SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) - TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $168,663.81 - $185,015.22
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability
retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee assistance program
vacation days
City holidays
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
flexible schedules
Hybrid-telework
Professional Development
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Job Description
Houston Airport System is a vital component of the City of Houston, responsible for providing a safe, dynamic, and efficient air services network that supports economic vitality and global connectivity. The system includes major airports such as George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport, each serving unique roles ranging from international long-haul flights to general aviation and government/military operations. Since its inception in 1937 with the acquisition of the William P. Hobby Airport site, the Houston Airport System has grown in parallel with the city, expanding infrastructure and services to accommodate the needs of a diverse... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license compliant with City of Houston policy
- Ability to work Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
- Over ten years of directly related professional experience
- Formal 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience
- Professional certification or licensing
- Capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Readiness to pass pre-employment drug test and physical examination
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field
- More than ten years of professional experience in transportation or related field
- Professional certification or licensing required
- Proven leadership and project management skills
- Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Effective communication and liaison skills
Job Duties
- Oversee the management of Traffic Operations including Intelligent Transportation Systems programs
- Manage street signs and pavement markings fabrication, installation, and maintenance
- Ensure traffic signal maintenance and installation compliance
- Manage vendor contracts for performance and delivery
- Research and analyze new data, reports, and products to update policies
- Lead multiple projects and initiatives to achieve strategic goals
- Act as liaison to departments, agencies, and private sector
- Develop strategic goals and define staff performance measures
- Coordinate complex activities and implement timely solutions
- Monitor and approve expenditures in line with budgets
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location

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