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DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING (UNCLASSIFIED)

City of Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$127,348.11–$192,060.53 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Asset Management, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Markets, Capital Project, Child Support, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Data Quality, Driver's License, Economic Growth, Emerging Technology, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, Energy Efficiency, Engineering Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Fast Food, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Reporting, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forecasting, Funding, Geotechnical Engineering, Government, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Medical Office Administration, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Tax, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Safety, Public Works, Quality Management, Recruiting Strategy, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Secondary School, Service Delivery, Smart Cities, Staff Motivation, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Structural Engineering, Succession Planning, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Transportation Engineering, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
3 days ago
Salary : $127,348.11 - $192,060.53 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Unclassified
Job Number: 26-999970 (U)
Department: Transportation & Engineering
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Statement of Duties

The City seeks a visionary, innovative, collaborative, and results-driven Director to leadthe modernization, maintenance, and strategic advancement of Cincinnati's infrastructure systems. This leader will lead the team with the goal of delivering safe, reliable, and well-maintained streets. The Director will, ensure rapid response to roadway deterioration, and implement proactive pavement management strategies that extend asset life and protect public asset investment.

The Director will play a critical leadership role in leveraging Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust revenues to address deferred maintenance and invest in roads, sidewalks, bridges, retaining walls, and otheressential assets within the public right of way. The successful candidate must understand the urgency of deploying capital dollars efficiently, equitably, and transparently to improve neighborhood infrastructure and quality of life.

This position requires a leader who recognizes that time equals money and is committed to accelerating project delivery, removing barriers, and ensuring capital projects move from planning to construction without unnecessary delay.

The Director will also support transformational initiatives shaping Cincinnati's future, including transportation modernization efforts, pedestrian safety, the Lunken Airport Strategic Plan, and redevelopment opportunities associated with the Cincinnati Subway RFP process. These initiatives enhance mobility, economic vitality, and regional connectivity.

The Director should be able to articulate examples of deploying innovation, smart infrastructure technologies, and data-driven decision-making to improve traffic signals and street lighting systems, asset management, and service delivery while fostering collaboration across departments, regional agencies, and community partners.

General Statement of Duties
This employee is responsible to the City Manager for the direction, management, and executive leadership of the Transportation and Engineering Department. Areas of responsibility and focus include streetcar operations, the design, construction, and inspection of engineering and architectural projects for the City of Cincinnati. Ensure the quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required.

Key Early Expectations
Deliver forward thinking ideas to improvement roadway conditions capital deployment, specifically addressing accelerated paving schedules.
Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce long-term costs and improve street longevity.
Expedite capital project delivery to maximize the impact of Cincy on Track funding.
Support catalytic transportation and infrastructure initiatives that enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.

Leadership & Operational Excellence Expectations
The Director champions operational excellence by embracing and leading process improvement and organizational reform initiatives. This includes evaluating workflows, eliminating inefficiencies, modernizing systems, and implementing continuous improvement practices that streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate service delivery.
This leader fosters a culture where employees are empowered to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to smarter, more efficient operations.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all the listed KSAs, nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Principles of urban design, architecture and architectural design procedures and concepts. Principles and practices of engineering, relating to areas such as construction management, geotechnical engineering, structural design, highway design and general civil engineering. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
City personnel policies and procedures. Safety principles and practices for employees.

Skills to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel. Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Manage a comprehensive municipal engineering, architectural, and transportation program.
Oversee, direct, prioritize and coordinate the work of executive staff. Select and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
Oversee large program budgets.
Review of administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the administration, Council, community, and other agencies.
Provide visionary and innovative leadership that inspires high performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead with a results-oriented approach prioritizing rapid and responsible deployment of capital improvement funds.
Demonstrate a clear understanding that time equates to cost and implement processes that accelerate project delivery while maintaining quality and compliance.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven environment across departments, elected officials, regional partners, and community stakeholders.
Champion proactive roadway maintenance, pavement management, and infrastructure preservation strategies.
Utilize emerging technologies and smart infrastructure systems to improve street lighting, traffic signal systems, asset management, and service delivery.
Develop innovative recruitment, retention, and workforce development strategies to address skilled labor shortages and build a sustainable workforce.
Promote operational excellence through process improvement, performance metrics, and modern project management practices.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to advancing major city infrastructure initiatives, including Cincy on Track.
Support visionary civic initiatives such as the Lunken Airport Strategic Plan and the Cincinnati Subway RFP process.

Examples of Work Performed
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the tasks which may be performed.)

Assumes administrative management responsibility for streetcar operations, engineering and architectural services and activities, including construction, management and repair of highways, bridges, retaining walls, landslide corrections, sidewalks, architecture, and construction management.
Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; administers policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; makes available staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; implements City human resources policies and procedures.
Oversee the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as the liaison for the City Manager with other divisions, department, and outside agencies; attends meetings of City groups and outside groups as assigned.
Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; serves as technical advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and other City departments. Provides direction to public works capital improvement projects; approves standard construction drawings and specifications; approves final plans and cost estimates of projects.
Enforces City safety policies and principles; enforces the Cincinnati Municipal Code.
Assist those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
Leads the strategic planning and execution of capital improvement programs with an emphasis on timely delivery, cost control, and measurable outcomes.
Implements modern asset management and pavement preservation programs to ensure long-term roadway performance and fiscal sustainability.
Ensures streets are proactively maintained through accelerated paving, preventative maintenance, and rapid pothole repair programs.
Advances smart city technologies including energy-efficient street lighting, intelligent traffic signal infrastructure, and data-driven maintenance practices.
Provides leadership and coordination for major transportation and infrastructure initiatives, including streetcar operations and multimodal connectivity projects.
Supports strategic planning and implementation for high-impact civic initiatives such as the Lunken Airport Strategic Plan and redevelopment opportunities associated with the historic subway system.
Identifies and removes operational barriers to expedite project timelines while maintaining regulatory compliance and public safety.
Builds strong partnerships across departments and with regional agencies to accelerate project implementation and improve service outcomes.
Develops workforce strategies addressing recruitment challenges, succession planning, and retention of skilled technical staff.
Monitors and evaluates service delivery effectiveness and implements improvements to ensure efficient and responsive operations.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have eight years of progressively responsible experience as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or as a Public Administrator plus a bachelor's degree from an accredit college or university.

A master's degree is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must be an excellent communicator and teambuilder.
Working and Physical Conditions

Supervision Exercised
Provides administrative direction to entire department and direct supervision of City Engineer, City Architect, and other professional, technical, and clerical staff.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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