Traffic Engineer

Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Traffic Engineer oversees traffic control field studies, collects traffic data and develops solutions, manages and supervises coordination with law enforcement and street / highway personnel with traffic control problems, and schedules preventive maintenance programs. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Oversee traffic control field studies; collect traffic data and develop remedies for safety problems; determine need for traffic control signals and signs; investigate complaints from the public regarding all phases of traffic control activity; conduct traffic studies such as condition surveys, volume analyses, accident analyses, and delay; review traffic impact studies related to development; review engineering plans for private development, capital improvement projects, and right-of-way permits to ensure conformance with City standards relating to traffic engineering.
• Manage and supervise coordination with law enforcement and street or highway personnel from other governmental jurisdictions as well as the City regarding traffic control problems; respond to traffic complaints and coordinate malfunctions with the Electric Division staff, as needed, who oversee the repair and maintenance of traffic signal systems; assist in isolating and identifying malfunctions in signal components and systems; make decisions about handling problems providing both temporary and permanent solutions.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs for all city traffic signals and signal systems; maintain up‑to‑date records and reports of maintenance and repair activities; maintain records of traffic signal intersection accidents ranked by frequency and severity; recommend proper signage for problem locations and emergency needs as they relate to traffic; provide expert testimony regarding traffic signals.
• Advise the City Engineer on traffic engineering‑related matters; participate in multi‑modal planning to consider various transportation modes (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) and connections among modes; perform other related duties as assigned by the City Engineer; meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.
• Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Calculator, computer, computer software (Microsoft Office and other applicable computer software programs), mobile phone, copier, scanner, telephone, postage machine, and other standard modern business office equipment, motor vehicle, and equipment to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); ascent and/or descent of ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; exposure to environmental conditions that may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposure to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db; exposure to possible injury as a result of falling from high places;

work in or around crowds; contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to extreme non‑weather related heat or cold; this is considered sedentary work and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s physical demands strength ratings.

In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Over two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)…