Streets/Traffic Superintendent: City of Staunton

CITY OF STAUNTON

STREET/TRAFFIC SUPERINTENDENT

The City of Staunton, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Streets/Traffic Superintendent . Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about the Public Works Department, please visit Public Works . The City of Staunton offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts and cultural and culinary delights. “One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the South” and “20 charming mountain towns to visit this fall”—Southern Living

The City of Staunton is seeking an innovative leader who will perform professional and technical work managing the daily operations of the Public Works Streets/Traffic Division. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure to include but not limited to streets, sidewalks, bridges, right-of-way, parking facilities, traffic lines, signs, signals, storm water systems, and equipment maintenance including all rolling stock. Assists the Director of Public Works in the development of long-range plans, programs and objectives in support of the maintenance, repair and construction of public infrastructure.

The individual will have a thorough knowledge of the practices of infrastructure maintenance and repair, equipment and motor maintenance, and traffic engineering, control, and signals. The individual will have knowledge of materials, methods and equipment essential to street construction and repair, storm drainage installation, and general maintenance and repair, and environmental laws and best practices. The individual will have the ability to: develop recurring maintenance and repair programs and schedules; review and analyze plans and specifications for the maintenance, repair and construction of public infrastructure and supervise; and coordinate the work of multiple subordinates and other divisions.

The Streets/Traffic Superintendent’s minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates work activities for subordinate crews;
• Establishes and enforces major procedures and policies; ensures that appropriate action is taken by subordinates;
• Develops work requirements; develops weekly work schedules; and provides status updates on assigned work;
• Ensures quality and timely work; provides quality assurance/surveillance for contract work;
• Instructs subordinates on more difficult, technical tasks;
• Handles correspondence; prepares a wide variety of reports and documentation on activities;
• Maintains databases and other computer inventories;
• Develops vehicle/equipment requirements for use in operations;
• Coordinates all purchasing requirements; develops requisitions for parts, equipment, materials, and supplies;
• Develops project cost estimates to include bill of materials, equipment and man-hours;
• Oversees administration of personnel and evaluates assigned personnel;
• Researches and recommends operational changes;
• Receives citizen inquiries or complaints; tracks information to ensure citizens receive prompt service and courteous and accurate status of work;
• Makes field inspections of projects, both in-house and contract, for compliance with recognized standards and practices and;
• Ensures personnel are adequately trained and equipped.

Four-year college degree with concentration in civil engineering or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college, technical trade school, or related fields. Must have experience in supervision, leadership, and project management.

Position must be available to work evenings and week-ends in the event of emergencies or severe, adverse weather conditions. Attendance is occasionally required at community/neighborhood meetings and/or City Council meetings. Individual may be called in by stand-by personnel for additional assistance.

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid-time off, group life insurance, medical insurance and training expenses. Criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 20

Hiring Range: Hiring Range: $80,000-$95,000 DOQ/DOE

Start Date: On or around late June/early July 2025

Reports To: Director of Public Works

The recruitment will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit an online application and resume, no later than June 17, 2025.

For a complete job description, please contact:

Jonathan Venn, Chief Human Resources Officer

City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools

116 West Beverley St (Human Resources, 2 nd Floor City Hall)

Staunton, VA. 24401

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The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.