Careers in Quality

At the City of Olathe, Kansas, we are "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service" and we have the results and awards to prove it!  

To continue this trend of excellence, we are seeking a Transportation Manager to join our team of dedicated individuals who are future focused to deliver smart, connected, integrated, innovative infrastructure that is safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable.  

Olathe is an innovative and collaborative leader in regional transportation.  Our transportation system of the future will increase the reliability of travel times and improve the experience of traveling within Olathe, regardless of the mode of transportation.  Our vision statement is Olathe delivers smart, connected, integrated, innovative infrastructure that is safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable.  

The Transportation Manager reports to the City Engineer and is responsible for directing and overseeing transportation related operations in one or more specialized areas of transportation systems and programs involving research, planning, design, technology, materials, construction, traffic safety, traffic operations and maintenance technological devices and applications. Also assists with reviews and maintains traffic plans, capital improvement plans, and manages locally administered state and federal traffic projects and local traffic control device construction.  

Other related areas of responsibility include the following: 

• Supervise, plan, prioritize and assign the work of staff responsible for transportation planning, traffic engineering operations and asset maintenance in the areas of signal coordination streetlights, traffic design, development review, pavement markings, signs and traffic studies.  
• Supervise the design and inspection of traffic related projects; provide guidance to assigned staff; ensure compliance with Federal, State and City codes and regulations.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted practices of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes. 
• Assist in the preparation and supervision of consultant and contractor service contracts.
• Participate and lead a variety of special engineering studies to determine impact of various projects; prepare technical reports.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Represent the City by attending meetings and serving on subcommittees for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others as necessary.
• Prepare documentation for City Council and attend meetings to answer questions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.