Senior Traffic Engineer Jobs

This recruitment is to fill one position in the City of Chico Public Works - Engineering Department.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, team player with Traffic Engineering experience in City traffic planning and development review including but not limited to traffic circulation, traffic signals, bike/pedestrian, and parking. The candidate should be experienced and demonstrate excellency in customer service, interfacing with the public, making decisions in-house when consultants are not available, and working with other agencies, departments, and stakeholders.
Salary placement upon hire: Employees may expect to be placed on the salary range between steps A - F; however, additional steps may be considered based on prior education and experience.
Union: This position is covered by the Chico Management Employees (CME) labor group.
This recruitment is open until filled.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Traffic Engineering Division; performs professional work in traffic engineering; conducts technical research and analysis in the field of traffic engineering; plans and designs traffic control systems; administers traffic control programs; plans, coordinates, and supervises construction of new and maintenance of existing traffic control systems; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full supervisory-level class in the professional Engineer series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized traffic engineering activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and outside agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Coordinates assigned services and operations with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Traffic Engineering Division, including technical research and analysis as well as planning and designing of traffic control systems.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to City and department management staff, commissions, committees, and the public on traffic matters; confers with a variety of public and private officials on traffic engineering issues.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
• Reviews traffic operating conditions in the field; issues work orders for new or changed traffic control devices; responds to public requests for traffic control changes.
• Reviews traffic elements of environmental impact reports and major developments for compliance with City policies, rules, and regulations.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to development projects; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Monitors activities of the Traffic Engineering work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in traffic engineering.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable traffic and zoning codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of traffic and highway engineering, including highway capacity analysis.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of civil infrastructure systems and facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of traffic control devices and equipment.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Principles and practices of land development and project conditioning.
• Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
• Methods and techniques of field data collection, tabulation, and analysis.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of project budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Perform the most complex traffic engineering work.
• Independently organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
• Prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Analyze complex traffic control problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound conclusions.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering or a related field.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of professional traffic engineering functions.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
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Degree, Licenses, Certifications and/or Equivalencies: Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization, net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications are not accepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the City-wide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources, at (530) 879-7900, for instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.
Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses: The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment, unless authorized by the City Manager.
Pre-Employment Processing: Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam, psychological exam, and a drug and alcohol screening, depending on the position. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.
The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Office within seven (7) days of the need for accommodation, so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.
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The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: https://chico.ca.us/post/employee-benefits