| Location | Mount Pleasant, SC |
| Salary | $71,116.50–$88,900.50 Per Year |
Engineering & Development Services
Salary: $71,116.50 - $88,900.50 annuallyGrade 217 | ExemptShape the Future of Transportation in One of South Carolina's Fastest-Growing CommunitiesThe Town of Mount Pleasant is seeking an experienced transportation engineering professional to lead its traffic and transportation operations. The Transportation Operations Division Chief manages the Town's traffic signal system, transportation studies, infrastructure programs, and assigned capital projects while supervising professional and technical staff.
The position works closely with Town leadership, elected officials, residents, developers, consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to improve transportation safety, mobility, and infrastructure throughout the community. Key responsibilities include traffic operations, development-plan review, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, project and budget management, and presentations to the Transportation Committee and Town Council.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and five years of transportation or traffic engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceProfessional Engineer licenseProfessional Traffic Operations Engineer certification, or ability to obtain within two yearsRoad Safety Professional Level 1 certification, or ability to obtain within two yearsValid South Carolina driver's license
Why Join the Town of Mount Pleasant?The Town offers meaningful public-service work and a competitive benefits package that includes:
37.5-hour workweekFlexible scheduling and hybrid remote-work optionsGenerous medical and dental insurance12 paid holidays plus one personal dayThree weeks of vacation accrued annuallyTuition reimbursement program
Review the full job description here: Transportation Operations Division Chief_EDSCPT.pdfBenefits Summary: TOMP Benefit Summary.pdf