Traffic Engineer; Senior

Traffic Engineer (Senior)

Incumbents in this position are responsible for studying traffic patterns, designing traffic control systems, and programming and maintaining traffic control devices.

• Studies traffic volume and patterns and recommends traffic control measures, sign placement, devices and systems.
• Participates in planning for traffic control and flow.
• Meets with developers, city officials, consultants, contractors and the general public.
• Provides testimony and correspondence regarding traffic accidents.
• Programs and tests traffic control computers and signals.
• Inspects rebuilt traffic signals, repairs traffic signals and controllers.
• Implements in-house signal/system maintenance and construction methods. Establishes maintenance standards.
• Researches funding opportunities and applies for funding for traffic engineering functions.
• Maintains records for traffic control system and traffic studies.
• Receives and responds to traffic complaints from the public, city officials and city employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Data Utilization:
  Ability to perform mid-level data analysis including auditing, deducing, assessing, concluding, and appraising data.
• Human Interaction:
  Ability to provide guidance, assistance and interpretation to others on how to apply policies and procedures.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use:
  Ability to operate and adjust equipment such as computer terminals, traffic counters, signal controllers, test equipment, etc.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Ability to utilize advisory data, such as signal designs, maps, accident reports, requisitions, grant applications, traffic studies, and other technical documents.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Ability to perform arithmetic and statistical calculations, advanced geometry.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, and use independent judgment.
• Situational Reasoning:
  Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in evaluating information against measurable criteria.
• Environmental Factors:
  Tasks may involve exposure to adverse conditions, noise, machinery currents, traffic hazards.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift, push, pull tools and equipment to repair signals and controllers; stoop while working on signal cabinets.
• Sensory Requirements:
  Ability to recognize color and shape differences and detect sounds for dangerous traffic conditions.

A bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, or directly related field from a nationally accredited college or university; plus three years of professional traffic engineering experience.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Proof of a valid driver's license will be required.