Assistant Director of Transportation Planning, Inspections and Traffic Safety

Assistant Director of Transportation Planning, Inspections and Traffic Safety Salary $110,701.50 - $177,138.00 Annually Location Woodbridge, VA Job Type Full-Time (FT) Job Number 202610573 Department

TRANSPORTATION

Division

PLAN REVIEW

Opening Date 05/21/2026 Closing Date 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE D63

Hiring Salary $110,701.50 - $177,138.00 Annually Description Benefits Questions Introduction The Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader who wants to join a high performing team of professionals to better the quality of life for the community through planning, engineering, and building of multimodal transportation facilities. If you are a motivated, hardworking individual who has a passion for improving mobility, the Department is searching for the next Assistant Director of Transportation to lead the Transportation Planning, Traffic Safety and Inspections Division. Duties focus on providing guidance, support, and overseeing Department programs and activities related to long range transportation planning, development and impact cases review, traffic safety, and inspections of roadway related facilities. This position will coordinate with the Planning Office, Public Works Department, Department of Development Services, and other agencies on transportation planning, traffic safety, and inspections related matters. This highly responsible position functions as a subject matter expert in transportation, safety, and mobility planning and represents the Department at Board of County Supervisor meetings and Planning Commission meetings. This position is a key leader within the largest and most successful locality led transportation construction program in the Commonwealth. This position provides an opportunity to see your direct impact on the community while utilizing your leadership and technical transportation skills in a diverse and exciting work environment.

About This Role:

The successful candidate will offer their excellent leadership, technical, communication and organizational skills to guide and oversee the transportation planning, traffic safety, and inspections functions of the Department of Transportation. The Department is seeking a strong leader with an in-depth knowledge of the transportation field. As the Assistant Director of Transportation, the chosen candidate will manage and oversee the County's regional and long-range transportation planning efforts; manage the review of development and impact cases to include Rezonings, Special Use Permits, Proffer Amendments, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Public Facility Reviews, Traffic Impact Studies, Temporary Activity Permits; oversee the review of development site and subdivision plans to ensure the Design and Construction Standards Manual are met; provide input on the planning and development of transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Program; monitor projects and programs that address traffic safety issues in the County; oversee efforts related to the inspection of roadway facilities; manage specialized planning projects, formulate and communicate transportation recommendations to elected officials and other agencies; and represent the Department at Planning Commission, Board of County Supervisors and other transportation-related meetings. This position will provide transportation and technical solutions to complex mobility problems and challenging situations and work diligently with other County agencies and community groups to achieve the County and Departmental vision and goals.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning or closely related field, along with supervisory experience in a government setting. The selected individual must have exceptional communication skills, provide excellent customer service, and have solid technical and analytical skills. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and passionate about planning and improving Prince William County's multimodal transportation network. Excellent work ethic, ability to prioritize workload efficiently, creativity in planning solutions, and the drive to proactively learn and contribute to the achievements of our team are essential for the success of this position. This person will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Transportation & Capital Construction.

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, or civil engineering) is preferred. AICP Certification or Professional Engineer License is preferred. The successful candidate will possess the professional skills required to perform analytical duties, thorough and effective problem solving, critical decision making, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities and project as necessary; the ability to lead a team; and the ability to provide prompt and effective customer service to various stakeholders.

Work Schedule:

Standard business hours (in office) and occasional night meetings.

Special Requirements:

This position will require the ability to operate a government vehicle to attend various meetings and forums throughout and outside the County.

Starting Salary Range :

$110,701.50 - $177,138.00 Annually We also offer excellent benefits to include: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Prince William County Human Resources ~

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position. The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates. Prince William County Benefit Programs 01 I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited. I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement. I decline to proceed any further in this process. 02 Please select the answer that best represents your highest level of education. Master's degree or above Bachelor's degree Associate's degree High School Diploma or GED None of the above 03 Do you have 8 years of experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning or closely related field, along with supervisory experience in a government setting? Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have in reviewing multimodal transportation improvement projects? More than 10 years 6-10 years 3-5 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year 05 This position requires public speaking. Please select which audience group you have successfully given presentations to (select all that apply): Citizens Coworkers Community groups Appointed and elected officials None of the above 06 This position requires effective leadership at all levels. How many years have you actively supervised people? 5 or more years 3-4 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year 07 Managers must have extensive knowledge about the roles of employees who they supervise. What experience do you have supervising employees with the following roles (select all that apply): Reviewers of entitlements Site reviewers planners and engineers Inspectors 08 This position requires experience supervising the review and analysis of development applications and site plans. Select the tools you have used extensively (select all that apply): Traffic Demand Modeling Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Regulations Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) ITE Trip Generation Manual or Transportation Related Guidelines None of the above 09 How many years of experience do you have reviewing site plans, comprehensive plans and proffers? 5 or more years 3-4 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year 10 Please select the professional certifications and/or licenses you have earned (select all that apply): American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Professional Engineer License (PE) Project Management Professional (PMP) VDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Certification Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification Required Question Employer Prince William County Government Address 1 County Complex Court Prince William County, Virginia, 22192 Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers