Traffic Engineer Job Columbia South Carolina USA,Engineering

Position: CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Location: Columbia

This position plans and directs the activities of Traffic Engineering, investigates and resolves related problems and public complaints, and performs related duties as required. The incumbent works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, performs independent planning and implementation, and reports progress through periodic conferences and meetings.

The work is considered sedentary in nature, involving walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or routine keyboard operations. The job requires physical abilities such as hearing, mental acuity, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

The work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, adverse weather conditions, wetness and humidity, traffic, extreme noise levels, vibration, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, and critical situations requiring major decisions involving people, resources, and property.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements division policies and procedures related to traffic patterns.

Ensures division compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.

Reviews work for completeness and accuracy, evaluates, and makes recommendations.

Works with the Division Head to develop the division’s annual budget.

Seeks, secures, and administers grant funds for projects and prepares related reports.

Provides training and designs effective traffic control systems.

Conducts studies to identify traffic problems and solutions.

Coordinates with the Division Head on projects, equipment, and personnel.

Reviews development plans for traffic control requirements.

Implements neighborhood traffic control programs and reviews driveway permits.

Inspects projects for compliance and initiates corrective actions.

Responds to inquiries, investigates, and resolves public complaints.

Participates in City Council meetings.

Performs administrative tasks, including reports, correspondence, data entry, and meetings.

Attends workshops and conferences to stay updated.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering focusing on Traffic Engineering or related field.
Four (4) years of relevant experience.
S.C. Registered Professional Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Mathematical skills involving fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, algebra, and statistics.
Ability to analyze data, develop policies, and adapt methodologies based on new information.
Negotiation skills for policy and program development.
Interpretation of policies and operation of complex machinery and software.
Problem-solving skills using scientific and logical methods.
Proficiency in reading technical publications, public speaking, report writing, and training.
Decision-making abilities affecting organizational and public interests.

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