Traffic Engineer

City Traffic Engineer – City of Palmdale, California. The Traffic Engineer plans, directs, and participates in the development, operation, optimization and maintenance of the Citywide streetlights, traffic signal and fiber optic network; oversees transportation planning; responds to public complaints related to traffic operation and safety; and reviews development plans as they pertain to the City's transportation system.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $70.93 to $90.52. Expected hiring range is $70.93 to $78.20.

• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Plan, program, optimize, and direct all City activities related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, streetlight installation, and traffic signal construction and maintenance; coordinate closely with other City departments and divisions, including the GIS Section.
• Engage with the public to solicit feedback on transportation programs and address concerns and complaints promptly.
• Establish and maintain communication with governmental bodies, private companies, organizations, or individuals to support City objectives and ensure compliance with laws and technical standards related to traffic engineering and maintenance.
• Review development proposals for compliance with traffic engineering standards.
• Review, design, and approve traffic-related plans prepared by consultants or in-house staff.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Represent the City in legal matters related to traffic and transportation; coordinate and prepare responses to legal inquiries.
• Develop and maintain a routine maintenance program for traffic control facilities.
• Monitor the performance of current traffic facilities and programs; recommend and support implementation of improvements.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of short- and long-term transportation plans; assess proposals for compliance with City standards.
• Present transportation and traffic engineering information to City Council, commissions, and other groups.
• Recommend vendors and manage contracts related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, and maintenance.
• Prepare and administer the Traffic Division's operations and capital budget.
• Advise the City Engineer and Director of Public Works on transportation and traffic engineering matters.
• Represent the Department and the City as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Five years of experience in professional transportation and/or traffic engineering including some experience in a responsible administrative or management capacity.
• Education: A Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer or professional traffic engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid California driver s license by time of appointment is required.

Knowledge of:

• Land development, particularly as it relates to federal, state, and local laws or regulations and to City procedures affecting transportation and traffic engineering activities.
• Traffic engineering, transportation engineering, civil engineering, and urban planning principles, concepts, and procedures.
• Principles and laws governing public works contract administration, land use, public safety, and land division.
• Design of traffic signals and interconnect systems and application of traffic control devices on street network.
• Comprehensive knowledge of signal preemptions and communications with railroad signals.
• Design of streetlights to provide a safe environment to pedestrians and residents.
• Traffic safety review and implementing solutions.
• Computer software related to transportation systems.
• Geographic Information Systems.
• Practices and procedures of municipal public works…