Assistant to Traffic Engineer

Overview

Help shape how people move through Medford! As the Assistant to the Traffic Engineer, you will support safe and efficient travel for all modes by preparing plans for capital projects, reviewing private development proposals, analyzing traffic safety, updating signal timing, presenting at public meetings, and more. This role is a technical resource within Public Works Engineering, preparing clear reports and plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and applying multimodal transportation fundamentals aligned with the City’s Transportation System Plan and Transportation Safety Action Plan.

Candidates with experience in AutoCAD, Synchro, and Sim Traffic who enjoy translating analysis into practical solutions are encouraged to apply. Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Five (5) years of professional experience in a transportation related field, with preference given for additional experience in traffic engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

• Possession of the Fundamentals in Engineering (EIT) certificate or registration as a professional traffic or civil engineer in the State of Oregon.
• Experience in traffic engineering and operations.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Synchro and Sim Traffic.

• 8 hours daily, Monday – Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90 days: 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
• 4-10 (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)
• Telework up to two days/week after the probationary period (with supervisor approval)

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group.

The anticipated hiring range for the Assistant to Traffic Engineer position is $38.48 (first step) to $40.40 or $42.42 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee’s retirement planning

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!