Hiring salary is dependent upon experience. The hiring range is $131,636.25 - $146,262.50 Commerce City is seeking a forward-thinking Transportation Manager to lead the city's traffic engineering and transportation planning efforts. This role focuses on shaping a safer, smarter, and more connected transportation network. As the Transportation Manager, you will oversee multimodal planning, traffic signal design and operations, MUTCD compliance, pedestrian safety improvements, intelligent transportation systems, and the implementation of the City's Safety Action and Transportation Master Plans. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams, traffic signal technicians, planners, and Public Works leadership to deliver innovative solutions that improve mobility for residents every day. We're looking for an experienced transportation professional with strong technical expertise in traffic operations, roadway design, and regulatory standards such as MUTCD, HCM, AASHTO, and CDOT. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, advanced analytical skills, and a passion for designing safe, efficient, and future-ready streets. If you're ready to lead impactful transportation initiatives and help shape the long-term mobility vision for a growing community, Commerce City invites you to apply. The posting has a closing date of Sunday, October 25, 2026; however, the first wave of resume reviews will take place in two weeks, so early applications are highly encouraged. Commerce City Public Works is gaining national attention. Selected as one of only ten public works teams featured in the American Public Works Association's Thought Leadership Film Series, our department stands out among APWA's 30,000 member communities across the U.S. and Canada.
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American Public Works Association's Thought Leadership Film Series We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community. Please review the full job description here! Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a Master's in Planning with a focus on transportation, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years of progressive experience in transportation planning and/or engineering required. Technical knowledge of traffic operations, traffic control, and transportation networks is required. Must possess a valid driver's license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.
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We ask that you complete and submit an online application and include a resume and cover letter , which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Qualification Review:
HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
Application Review:
Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials. Phone Screen(s) : Due to the high volume of applications, phone screens will be conducted to identify the best-qualified candidates. Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application and phone screen review.