Director Of Traffic And Transportation examination
Director Of Traffic And Transportation open competitive examination (M1301H) for Jersey City. Open to residents of Jersey City. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Jersey City · Symbol M1301H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Jersey City.
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| Symbol | M1301H |
|---|---|
| Title | Director Of Traffic And Transportation |
| Employer | Jersey City |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Jersey City |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION (01647) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Jersey City sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION:
Under direction, has charge of and supervises the planning, engineering, and other work involved in regulation and flow of vehicular traffic and in the study/analysis of mass transportation problems; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Directs, plans, organizes, and supervises work relating to traffic regulation/control.
- Organizes and directs induction and training of field/office staff, reviews assignments/instructions, advises and assists with difficult/unusual situations, and evaluates employees' performance relating to established procedures, maintaining reasonable standards, and achieving desired objectives.
- Studies problems and makes recommendations concerning traffic flow, on and off street parking, bus routes, bus/taxi zones, and quiet and play zones.
- Develops plans for police officers and others concerned with traffic flow/control.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for a bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering or in Planning. Five (5) years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering work and/or in traffic or transportation planning work, two (2) years of which shall have involved supervision of a major transportation program or project. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Jersey City appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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