City Traffic Engineer

Job Description:

City Traffic Engineer

Description

Summary

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to keep the City of Escondido safe, clean and efficiently run, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of City Traffic Engineer in our Development Services Department/Engineering Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under administrative direction, oversees, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Transportation Section within the Engineering Services Division; assists the City Engineer in the management of other sections, work groups, and/or service areas of the Engineering Division; coordinates assigned activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the City Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assumes responsibility for the services and activities of the Transportation Section within the Engineering Services Division including the review of transportation impact analyses and transportation design of private development projects and the customer service counter.

Assists the City Engineer in the management of other sections, work groups, and/or service areas of the Engineering Division including the City’s design section, land development section, field engineering section, real property section, landscape maintenance district section and related operations, functions, and program areas; assumes responsibility for the Engineering Division in the absence of the City Engineer.

Coordinates the preparation of the Engineering Conditions of Approval for all types of private developments; coordinates and supervises plan checking of private developments’ engineering plans and maps.

Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Transportation Section including to supervise the Traffic Engineering Division’s Customer Service request line and mailbox.

Designs and reviews the design of such engineering structures as streets, parking lots, traffic signals, lighting, medians, and turning lanes.

Evaluates transportation system, including traffic striping, signage and signals, and prepares design plans to improve safety and optimize traffic flow, including traffic signal synchronization and signal timing plans, and pedestrian and bicycle safety projects.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.

Ensures that the activities and operations of the Transportation Section are responsive to the needs of the citizens of Escondido; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for Transportation Sections services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees safety programs for assigned sections and work groups; assists with action planning for safety programs; responds to workers’ compensation issues.

Participates in the development and administration of assigned section budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.

Provides staff assistance to the City Engineer; conducts a variety of studies and investigations; develops and recommends modifications to engineering programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

Directs the development and implementation of plans and programs to improve the efficiency of engineering operations including cost control programs, staff utilization studies, and work method improvements.

Oversees and participates in the maintenance of records and related documentation; prepares performance and other reports detailing engineering workload and activities.

Coordinates assigned activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; represents the City Engineer at Transportation Commission meetings; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.

Responds to and resolves citizen and staff inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and effective manner.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a traffic engineering program.
Traffic signal controller hardware and software operation
Traffic signal level of service evaluation methodology and software programs
Civil engineering principles and practices.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles and practices of project management, administration, and coordination.
Local, regional, and state transportation regulations and standards.
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Customer service principles and techniques.

Ability to:
Oversee and participate in the management of an engineering Land Development and Transportation Sections.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
Select, train, and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of section goals, objectives, and procedures.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare and administer program budgets.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Read and interpret engineering and construction plans and specifications and interpret them to others.
Prioritize multiple, complex projects and programs within specific time frames.
Compile data, maintain records and files, and participate in the preparation of clear and concise reports.
Oversee and participate in the providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; tactfully and courteously represent the Engineering Services Department during public contacts.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Experience:
Seven years (full-time equivalent) of responsible civil engineering experience including two years of project management, administrative, and/or supervisory responsibility. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or as a Traffic Engineer.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces
• Received an honorable discharge
• Did not retire from military service
• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.

EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms.

For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Management Benefit Summary.

Salary:

$112,416.00 - $167,202.00 Annually