JOB OBJECTIVES
Perform advanced professional traffic
engineering work in various areas including traffic
signals, traffic safety, and neighborhood traffic
management; and perform a variety of technical tasks
relative to assigned area of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from the Traffic
Engineer or designated management staff.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES - May
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Recommend and assist in the
implementation of goals and objectives; establish
schedules and methods for signal systems computer
operations, signal construction and maintenance, sign
fabrication, installation and maintenance, and pavement
marking. Study traffic engineering problems and develop
plans for improvements. Observe markings and other traffic
control devices and design plans for safe control and flow
of traffic. Survey traffic conditions, volume analyses,
accident analyses and parking studies, and draft reports
relative to findings. Respond to complaints from the
public, confer with department and division heads in
regard to problems; investigate complaints and speak to
interest groups on traffic engineering subjects. Act as
departmental representative at meetings with other
departments and agencies as directed. Demonstrate
continuous effort to improve operations, decrease
turnaround times, and streamline work processes. Evaluate
operations and activities of assigned responsibilities;
recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various
reports on operations and activities. Implement
computerized traffic signal control system; bring
designated signals on-line; evaluate data to develop
timing plans. Conduct field reviews of work programs,
review projects for conformance to established plans,
specifications and goals. Coordinate section activities
with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies,
coordinate crew activities with private contractors on
specialized jobs. Resolve work problems and interpret
administrative policies to subordinates, other
departments, consultants, contractors, architects,
planners and the public. Serve as technical advisor on
traffic engineering related matters and provide technical
information and advice to other City departments,
divisions and outside agencies. Perform related duties, as
assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE - needed to
complete position accountabilities
Knowledge of:
Traffic engineering principles,
construction and maintenance practices and statistical
survey procedures. Surveying procedures. Surveying and
drafting instruments and methods. Electrical traffic
control devices. Computerized traffic control systems
and strategies. The principles, techniques and methods
of pavement marking and traffic routing. Traffic signal
control system design, hazards and applicable safety
precautions. Principles of mathematics as applied to
technical traffic engineering work. Signal construction,
maintenance and repair. Sign fabrication, installation
and maintenance. Modern office procedures, methods and
computer equipment including computer software.
Ability to:
Organize and conduct surveys, compile
statistical data and prepare reports on traffic
problems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally
and in writing. Produce written documents with clearly
organized thoughts. Enter data or information into a
terminal, PC, or other keyboard device. Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others.
Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic
drawings, layout or other visual aids. Interpret and
apply federal, state and local policies, laws and
regulations.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of professional and technical traffic
engineering experience. Experience interacting with the
public, elected officials, private consultants and other
government agency staff is highly desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university with major course work in civil or
traffic engineering or related.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and
the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of
forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to environmental conditions;
activities occur inside and outside.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate,
valid Arizona driver’s license. Possession of a
Certificate of Registration as a professional civil
engineer in the State of Arizona is desirable.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Association Status: Exempt
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