Traffic Engineer ; Grade 17

Nature Of Work

The City of Huntsville's Traffic Engineering department wants you!

The City of Huntsville's Traffic Engineering department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Traffic Engineer I position.

Exciting career opportunities for smart and talented people. Come join our growing Traffic Engineering Team! Apply today!

About our Department:

The mission of the City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Division is to provide for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles through the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control systems. Our staff continually works to upgrade and maintain all signs, signals, and pavement markings at all intersections and roadways within the City of Huntsville.

Traffic Engineer I Position Overview:

This is journey level professional and administrative work in addressing traffic and transportation issues and planning, designing and inspecting according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards and evaluating traffic engineering and other transportation projects. Work involves developing systems and plans to facilitate efficient and safe traffic movement and control, prevent accidents, and ensure ample street lighting is provided.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Traffic Engineering from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

E.I.T. Certificate in the State of Alabama or E.I.T within eighteen (18) months of hire date.

Valid driver's license and good driving record. Desired

Qualifications:

Two (2) years of progressive civil engineering or Traffic engineering experience is desired.

For more information regarding the Traffic Engineer I job duties, please visit the websites below:

Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form upon request.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience:

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement. Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings:

The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply. Medical Insurance All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville's group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama;
Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more. Mental Health/Substance Abuse A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient.

Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient. Vision Plan The City's vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings. Retirement The City's retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA. Life Insurance The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee.

Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment. Disability Insurance The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Voluntary Life / AD&D The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase…