Traffic Operations Superintendent in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionTraffic Operations Superintendent
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN
Requisition Number: 2026421
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential. Employee may work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The Traffic Operations Superintendent must be able to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions and lay out work zones, including coordinating with Miss Utility. The position requires knowledge of traffic signals, pavement markings, and work zone safety, along with the ability to plan jobs and match available resources to operational needs.
The successful candidate must also be able to maintain work orders, logs, forms, records, material expenditures, equipment status, and other work related information and perform the data entry necessary to capture that information. Experience with Kronos and Maximo is desirable. IMSA Signal Level 1, IMSA Pavement Marking Level 1, and VDOT Advanced Work Zone Safety certifications are preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/26/2026
Job Close Date: 09/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN
Requisition Number: 2026421
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential. Employee may work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$75,096 – $110,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Description:
The Operations Section of Public Works is seeking an experienced Traffic Operations Superintendent to oversee traffic field operations and assist with emergency response efforts related to natural and man made disasters. The ideal Traffic Operations Superintendent will have experience performing these duties in a local government setting and possess the leadership skills needed to inspire and motivate employees to achieve the Department’s mission efficiently and effectively.
The Traffic Operations Superintendent’s responsibilities include:
- Conducting field investigations to determine operational traffic engineering needs.
- Planning, assigning, scheduling, and supervising traffic activities, including the erection, installation, fabrication, repair, and quality control inspection of traffic control devices.
- Overseeing and approving expenditures and preparing reports.
- Writing specifications for tools, materials, and supplies and maintaining an adequate inventory.
- Investigating and responding to traffic inquiries by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
- Performing related tasks as necessary, including planning street closures and detours.
- Ensuring employees receive appropriate safety and equipment training.
- Performing supervisory duties, including work order data entry, timecard management and approval, employee performance evaluations, staff counseling, and the establishment of performance measures.
- Assisting with and executing activities during inclement weather and emergency management responses. This position may work 12 hour shifts before, during, and after natural or man made disasters to help restore essential City services.
The Traffic Operations Superintendent must be able to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions and lay out work zones, including coordinating with Miss Utility. The position requires knowledge of traffic signals, pavement markings, and work zone safety, along with the ability to plan jobs and match available resources to operational needs.
The successful candidate must also be able to maintain work orders, logs, forms, records, material expenditures, equipment status, and other work related information and perform the data entry necessary to capture that information. Experience with Kronos and Maximo is desirable. IMSA Signal Level 1, IMSA Pavement Marking Level 1, and VDOT Advanced Work Zone Safety certifications are preferred.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Kronos and Maximo desirable.
- IMSA Signal Leve 1, IMSA Pavement Marking Level 1, and VDOT Advanced Work Zone Safety certifications preferred.
Job Open Date: 08/26/2026
Job Close Date: 09/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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