Traffic Engineer

This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a City Traffic Engineer! The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills, be well-versed in modern principles and practices of transportation engineering and possess solid communication skills. As this position interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, exceptional interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The successful candidate will have a proven work history of growth, the ability to effectively implement projects, and interact with staff professionally and positively.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals that possess a passion for public service, especially serving an underserved community and who recognize the opportunity to create and establish an effective and efficient administrative infrastructure for long-term success.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department consists of over 500 budgeted FTEs and is responsible for the design, construction, renovation and operation of public projects and facilities ranging from seawalls to wastewater treatment plants; sewers; storm drains; water; parks; facilities; and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, and street landscapes. The Department’s executive team is committed to delivering projects and programs that enhance the quality of life, economic growth, and the environment for all residents.

The Public Works Department is comprised of several divisions with an operating and capital budget of $290 million for FY 2023-24.

Payroll/Classification Title:

Engineer Division Manager

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

City Traffic Engineer manages and directs operations of Traffic and Transportation services with diverse funding sources for its distinct programmatic areas. This position has primary responsibility for large, complex budgets and functions as a key member of the department’s senior management team, formulating departmental administrative and operational policies and procedures.

The City Traffic Engineer reports directly to the City Engineer and oversees a team of 9 full-time employees as well as consultants in the areas of:

Administrative management - prepares and administers the Transportation and Mobility section of the Public Works budget. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving City objectives and service expectations. Manages contracts for consultants providing traffic engineering services, coordinates traffic services with other City departments. Performs grant development: research programs for developing potential funding of traffic safety related projects.

Communications and outreach - serves as inter-agency liaison and represents the City with other agencies on regional transportation issues, such as transportation system planning and infrastructure financing. Provides staff support and participates in committees, commissions, and citizen groups relative to transportation and traffic matters.

Traffic Operations and maintenance - manages the planning, coordination, maintenance, and repairs for 164 city-maintained signals. This includes oversight of inhouse and contract staff and the operations of a Traffic Management Center. Assess traffic conditions and implement measures for improving traffic flow on corridors and iews and approves citywide signage and striping work orders.

Development Review for traffic related items - oversees a team that provides comprehensive review of development related projects as it relates to transportation and traffic areas; including CEQA documents; technical reports; and improvement plans.

CIP projects related to traffic and active transportation - direct oversight of transportation and traffic related Capital Improvement Plan projects with a…