About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $98,682 - $114,718/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Roslyn Building.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need.  Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the performance of the City's transportation infrastructure. With a team of over 150 employees, this division ensures the efficient operation of the transportation system.

The Transportation Operations Division is currently seeking a Pavement Markings and Signage Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping annual work programs that align with City goals and initiatives. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of static traffic control assets, such as street signs and pavement markings, that support multimodal transportation citywide. You will work closely with other divisions within DOTI to maintain these assets and advance programs like shared mobility, Smart Cities, and Vision Zero.

In addition to managing the City’s graphics and sign shop as well as the pavement markings program, you will lead the continued development and implementation of the division’s asset management system. This system is critical for reporting, performance metrics, condition assessments, and predictive analysis. You will also manage the operations center’s stockroom, ensuring that resources are available to meet the division’s needs.

Specifically as a Manager, you will:

• Manage and support the operation of the City’s sign and graphics shop and pavement marking programs

• Provides leadership, focus, and direction to signs and markings programs and staff.

• Coaches, mentors, and challenges staff. Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and innovations. Leads staff development initiatives that include training, development, and succession planning.

• Develops and monitors annual work programs for the signage and markings section delivered both in-house and by contractor, sets KPIs, and tracks metrics regularly to gauge success

• Coordinates with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in order to maintain CDOT roadway signs and markings that are located within CCD ROW.

• Oversight and implementation of the Division’s asset management system for work order management, inventory control, and labor hours

• Provides technical assistance and guidance in the delivery of pavement marking and traffic signage programs

• Oversees the procurement for materials and contracts necessary to deliver annual work programs

• Manages capital maintenance funds and tracks expenditures so that projects are achieved within schedule and budget

• Coordinates and collaborates with other divisions, departments, and agencies to leverage program impact while maintaining maintenance targets

• Oversee the Residential Snowplow program

• Provide high levels of customer service both internally and externally. Respond to stakeholder inquiries and attend meetings as needed with stakeholder groups; coordinate with dispatch

• Report up to Division Director on all work plan progress or other pertinent information through regular reporting.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Has the technical knowledge and skill set to serve as a subject matter expert in the signs and markings field with at least 5 years’ experience managing pavement markings and signage programs

• Provides leadership and direction to staff members to ensure the continued development and management of an efficient organization. Establishes effective decision-making processes that achieve goals and objectives. 

• Fosters an atmosphere of innovation

• Thorough understanding of MUTCD and IMSA Rules and Regulations 

• Ability to manage large budgets and concurrent projects and deadlines while achieving outcomes 

• Reporting experience with data using programs such as Cartegraph or other asset management system, MS Office, MS Teams, Workday 

• Experience leading large field teams and mentoring/empowering current and upcoming leaders 

• Strong leadership aptitude, with the ability to encourage, motivate, inspire and challenge a team. Lead by example, while providing a vision and purpose; cultivate positive working relationships

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 25th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2750 Manager

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$98,682.00 - $162,826.00

Target Pay

$98,682 - $114,718/annually, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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