Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade Iv

Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV Department of Transportation and Mobility City of Worcester

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV for the Department of Transportation and Mobility. The Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV performs professional traffic engineering work related to the design and operation of the public right of way, including the movement of pedestrians, bicycles, micro‑mobility devices, public transit, and motor vehicles with an emphasis on the safety and access of vulnerable roadway users.

The Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation & Mobility and works under the general supervision of the senior engineering staff. The Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV uses independent judgment in planning and carrying out work details in accordance with established policies and standard procedures. Guidance and technical review for complex work is provided by a senior engineer or other appropriate supervising staff.

The Assistant Traffic Engineer, Grade IV works in collaboration with a variety of engineering, planning and other staff from the Department of Transportation & Mobility and other departments and outside stakeholders.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Plan, organize and manage the processes for determining the movement of people along the public ways with a focus on complete streets and vision zero.
• Supervise and participate in the inspection of engineering construction projects, check for conformance with plans and specifications, submit reports on progress of project and materials used.
• Research and develop reports and documentation relating to pedestrians, bicycles, micro‑mobility, public transportation, and traffic movement. Ensure that proper data collection methodologies are used and organize data collection efforts; analyze data and translate data into conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform analysis of traffic signal operations; apply engineering models and scientific methodologies to evaluate signal operations; prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Plan and oversee traffic signage and pavement marking inventories; oversee the collection and evaluation of data for insertion in the GIS database; develop budgets for sign marking and replacement efforts; evaluate new technologies.
• Prepare reports, including engineering analyses, conclusions and recommendations relating to the movement of people along the public way, signal operations, signage, markings, etc.
• Develop strategies to implement Complete Streets and traffic calming measures in neighborhood streets; attend neighborhood meetings; work with staff to develop construction documents and budgets.
• Address residents’ complaints and problems and explain matters to the public; perform assignments for other City departments; work with utility companies to solve problems.
• Aid in the preparation of contract documents for bids and execution; confirm contract estimates and process for approval and payment; multimodal roadway design; sustainable storm water management practices as it relates to transportation systems.
• Work with other members of the department to solve problems; provide research and reports for other City departments.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies on the development and implementation of plans and engineering designs.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.
• Attend and participate in public meetings.

• Knowledge and experience in the application of traffic/transportation/civil engineering principles, objectives and contemporary best practices.
• Familiarity with the National Association of City Transportation (NACTO) design manuals, state and federal accessibility standards and guidance (such as those available from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board and US Access Board, such as PROWAG), state and federal highway manuals and standards (such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Massachusetts Department of Transportation Project Development and Design…