DEPUTY CHIEF OF TRANSPORTATION

DEPUTY CHIEF OF TRANSPORTATION

City of Newport News

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7 Newport News, VA Job Details 3 hours ago Qualifications Web design Statistics Staff supervision Project development phase management Fiscal management Database systems Resource allocation (project management tasks) Team supervision Public infrastructure planning projects Word processing Spreadsheets Writing skills Handling customer inquiries Operations coordination planning Transportation planning (urban planning) Economic analysis Driver's License Task prioritization Accounting Desktop applications Personnel administration Project management software Managing projects Algebra Productivity software Traffic control for work zones Professional Engineer Task assignment Drafting Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION DEPUTY CHIEF OF TRANSPORTATION

(TRANSPORTATION)

ENGINEERING

Human Resources Newport News, Virginia Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the Transportation Division, to include planning, developing, implementing and administering division activities and projects. Reports to the Chief of Transportation Engineering.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists with planning, coordinating and managing technical research, comprehensive engineering studies and complex projects for public transportation improvements. Establishes and implements management systems and ensures the completion of assigned goals and objectives; ensures that contract plans, scope and specifications are being followed; oversees project inspections; interprets contracts, resolves conflicts and negotiates changes as appropriate. Provides oversight for transportation studies to include analyses of traffic crashes, roadway capacity, road safety, traffic signal and parking issues, and researches funding resources based study results. Reviews traffic impact analyses, plans of development, and site plans to verify compliance with city code, state regulations, design standards and the city's comprehensive plan. Reviews temporary work area traffic control and right-of-way plans to verify their compliance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of Transportation personnel to include staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities. Evaluates resource needs and manages the effective deployment of resources. Prepares a variety of detailed reports to track project status and provide analyses for ongoing transportation studies; provides information to other departments, City Council or regulatory agencies and makes recommendations for improvements and long-range planning purposes. Assists the Chief of Transportation Engineering in liaison efforts with federal, state and local agencies and other City Departments as it pertains to transportation concerns; ensures project compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Performs other duties as assigned. PC# 12202 Page 1 of 3

Revised:

06/01/2026 PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Civil Engineering

• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering design and federal, state, and local regulations related to civil engineering including the principles and theory of applied engineering, design. And construction. General knowledge of public transportation principles and practices including survey, appraisal, negotiation, and eminent domain as well as the systems that support them. Traffic Engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles including intersection/roadway improvements, roadway lighting, ITS improvements, regional transportation planning, traffic calming installations, traffic studies, work zone traffic control, specialist events, traffic signal design and installation. Project Management
• Knowledge of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Supervision
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Judgement/Decision Making

• Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service
• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations. Effectively handles inquiries and complaints from, or disputes with, customers. Technology
• Utilizes personal computer applications to include database administration, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and web design, drafting geographic information, and project manager software.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Coordination of Work

• Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibility over others. Communication
• Excellent ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Financial Management
• Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform purchasing and financial transactions.

Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of budgeting data. PC# 12202 Page 2 of 3

Revised:

06/01/2026 EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and 3

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience including project management and with 1
• 2 years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Must possess and maintain a current Professional Engineer license from the Commonwealth of Virginia, or must obtain by comity within one year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. PC# 12202 Page 3 of 3

Revised:

06/01/2026