Senior Traffic Engineer – Multimodal & Safety

About This Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the nation and the heart of Arizona's government, commerce, and culture. It's a vibrant, forward-thinking community known for innovation in high technology, advanced manufacturing, bioscience research, and business services. With world-class sports, rich cultural attractions, unique restaurants, top tier museums, diverse neighborhoods, and endless outdoor activities, Phoenix offers an exceptional quality of life.

The Street Transportation Department's Traffic Services Division plays a vital role in keeping Phoenix moving safely and efficiently for everyone, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Our Traffic Engineer III positions provide technical leadership, design guidance, and quality assurance for a wide range of City and partner agency projects. These roles include supervising staff, developing and reviewing engineering plans, and using data driven analysis to guide decisions.

Traffic Engineers III also represent the City in community and stakeholder meetings, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends.

We are currently recruiting for two exciting Traffic Engineer III positions within the Traffic Services Division. These roles require a high level of technical expertise, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills. If this describes you, and you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community you serve, we encourage you to apply for one or both of these important positions.

This position leads programs and initiatives that directly impact neighborhood safety and mobility. It guides traffic calming, school safety, and a variety of transportation projects while managing operational and capital budgets.

• Designing bicycle facilities.
• Managing pavement marking and signing.
• Selecting traffic control devices.
• Leading traffic safety, capacity, parking, and field investigations.
• Supervising a team of Engineering and Technical professionals.
• Engaging with the public frequently about neighborhood traffic safety concerns, presenting to neighborhood groups, and at times interacting with elected officials and the media.

This role leads the City's pedestrian safety efforts, focusing on analyzing crashes to identify trends, causes, and opportunities for improvement. The position develops studies, programs, and policies aimed at improving pedestrian and overall traffic safety.

• Managing projects and budgets.
• Conducting technical reviews.
• Implementing safety education initiatives.
• Evaluating and shaping City pedestrian policies.
• Supporting the Safe Routes to School program.
• Building strong internal and external partnerships.
• Supervising a team of Engineering and Technical professionals.
• Representing the City of Phoenix on national, regional, and local committees, and engaging with community members, elected officials, and the media.

• Multi-modal transportation planning, policy, and engineering.
• MUTCD, NACTO, and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.

• Give technical presentations to agencies, the City Council, boards, commissions, and the public.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Communicate effectively in oral, written, and electronic communications.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and soft skills to work cooperatively with internal and external customers.

Pay Range and Hiring Range: $104,728 to $ annually.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
  Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid…