Bloomington, IN
Traffic Engineer
Bloomington, IN, Bloomington, IN, United States
Salary : $90,042.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, and other times, as necessary.
Position Reports to:: Reports directly to the City Engineer.
Supervises Staff:: Yes
Description
An exciting opportunity to join the City of Bloomington's Engineering Department as our Traffic Engineer! This is a new position for the City and the person in this role will have an opportunity to help shape the team and community. Some of the projects the person in this position will help guide include a citywide signal retiming project and smart traffic signal system evaluation, the development of a high-frequency east/west crosstown transit route, a major corridor studies, and the implementation of the City's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the opportunity. The Traffic Engineer will be the manager of the Operation Division of the Engineering Department which is responsible for investigating transportation inquiries and coordinating potential changes to traffic control devices that optimize the mobility, safety, and accessibility of the City's transportation system in an equitable and sustainable manner for people of all ages and abilities using all modes of transportation. Manage staff that assists in data collection, technical evaluations, and oversight of use of the City's public right-of-way. Assist in the review and oversight of city capital projects, private development/utility capital projects, and transportation planning initiatives. The mission of the Engineering Department is to serve the community by overseeing use of the public right-of-way. This effort includes permitting and inspecting the work done in the right-of-way by other entities, managing the City's capital infrastructure projects, and making data-driven decisions regarding transportation operations. The Department improves the safety, mobility, and accessibility of the multimodal transportation system by requiring high-quality work supporting the vision and goals of the City's adopted plans. The Department is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and positive work environment, upholding the highest ethical standards, striving for continual improvement, and working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Oversees the investigation of traffic inquiries generated by City Departments, external stakeholders, and the public on matters related to transportation and capital projects. This includes response to traffic inquiries, traffic calming requests, signal timing and operation, and identification of work order opportunities (e.g., signing and striping) to enhance the operation and safety of existing facilities.
Serve as the Engineering Department's voting representative on the City's Traffic Commission. Attending other meetings as needed (e.g., Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission, Board of Public Works, City Council, MPO committees, etc.) to discuss transportation initiatives.
Responsible for overseeing changes to and optimization of the City's traffic signal system. Manage consultant contracts relating to planning, design, and implementation of a 'smart signal system' and any signal retiming evaluations.
Serve as the Engineering Department primary contact for the development of and activation of a safety action plan. Utilize data (e.g., crash reports), research, and best practices to proactively and equitably pursue low cost easy to implement transportation infrastructure enhancements in addition to more costly improvements that may require capital project prioritization.
Manages the Engineering Technician, Transportation Technician, and Engineering Field Specialist positions within the Engineering Department. Provide staff technical guidance and oversight on data collection, investigation, and right of way use permitting work.
Serve as the Engineering Department's primary conduit between the Engineering Department and the Public Works Department's Traffic Operation Division.
Provides technical support and guidance to Planning & Transportation Department staff through site plan and grading permit review and approval of private development projects. Provides technical support and review of project identification and prioritization, design plan review, and construction of city capital projects.
Serve as the primary Engineering Department representative for selecting Planning & Transportation Department long range planning efforts (e.g., area or corridor studies). Reviews traffic studies, models, and other transportation forecast reports.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Non-Essential (secondary)
Assists in addressing citizen/neighborhood requests for traffic calming by providing engineering analysis and presentations to applicable boards, committees, and/or commissions.
Manages consultant service contracts for the design of transportation projects. Reviews engineering plans prepared by consultants and assists in coordinating input from City departments and project stakeholders.
Assist in the documentation and enhancement of standard processes, standard drawings, and specifications.
Assists with project identification and cost estimates for the City's Capital Improvement Program and the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program.
Assist in the development, presentation, and pursuit of City Code and policy updates.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a post bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, plus continued education adequate for PE license and knowledge of transportation engineering principles and traffic analysis/simulation programs.
A registered professional engineer who has practiced traffic engineering for at least one year; or a certificate of engineer-in-training and have practiced traffic engineering for at least two years; or have practiced traffic engineering for at least ten years. If not licensed in the State of Indiana, the ability to be licensed in the State within six months of being hired.
Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is preferred.
Experience in public service and staff supervision is preferred.
Knowledge and ability to utilize accepted transportation engineering and planning principles and practices.
Understanding and experience in the utilization of traffic analysis and simulation programs and ability to utilize AutoCAD with Civil Engineering applications for project design.
Familiarity with intelligent transportation systems, traffic signal operation and equipment, and work zone traffic safety is preferred. Related certifications through the International Municipal Signals Association (I.M.S.A.) or the ability to receive such certifications within one year is desired.
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Employee in Responsible Charge (ERC) certification or the ability to receive such certification within one year.
Ability to effectively manage projects and consultants/contractors.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare factual reports.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS software. Experience with asset management software is beneficial.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Most work is performed in a modern office environment, though regular field work is required in various weather conditions and is exposed to normal hazards associated with traffic and construction projects. Incumbent attends occasional evening meetings.
Personal Work Relationships
Incumbent maintains frequent contact and communicates with department staff, local, state, and federal agency representatives, community leaders, members of various Boards of Directors, and the general public during varied situations and circumstances, often requiring extensive communication skills to gain cooperation in the face of differences of opinion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.
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Describe your educational background and qualifications that meet the minimum requirement of knowledge equivalent to a post-bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Include details of your continued education and licensure adequate for a Professional Engineer (PE) designation, along with your experience and expertise in transportation engineering principles and proficiency in traffic analysis and simulation programs.
02
Describe your experience practicing traffic engineering. If you do not have previous experience, put NA
03
List any certifications and/or licenses you have that are relevant to traffic engineering. If you do not have any certifications or licenses, please put NA
04
Describe your familiarity with current urban transportation engineering and planning principles and practices. If you do not have previous knowledge or experience, put NA
05
Describe your experience managing others. If you have no experience, please put NA.
06
Describe your experience interacting with public stakeholders on transportation related matters. If you have no experience, please put NA.
Required Question
Location : Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, and other times, as necessary.
Position Reports to:: Reports directly to the City Engineer.
Supervises Staff:: Yes
Description
An exciting opportunity to join the City of Bloomington's Engineering Department as our Traffic Engineer! This is a new position for the City and the person in this role will have an opportunity to help shape the team and community. Some of the projects the person in this position will help guide include a citywide signal retiming project and smart traffic signal system evaluation, the development of a high-frequency east/west crosstown transit route, a major corridor studies, and the implementation of the City's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the opportunity. The Traffic Engineer will be the manager of the Operation Division of the Engineering Department which is responsible for investigating transportation inquiries and coordinating potential changes to traffic control devices that optimize the mobility, safety, and accessibility of the City's transportation system in an equitable and sustainable manner for people of all ages and abilities using all modes of transportation. Manage staff that assists in data collection, technical evaluations, and oversight of use of the City's public right-of-way. Assist in the review and oversight of city capital projects, private development/utility capital projects, and transportation planning initiatives. The mission of the Engineering Department is to serve the community by overseeing use of the public right-of-way. This effort includes permitting and inspecting the work done in the right-of-way by other entities, managing the City's capital infrastructure projects, and making data-driven decisions regarding transportation operations. The Department improves the safety, mobility, and accessibility of the multimodal transportation system by requiring high-quality work supporting the vision and goals of the City's adopted plans. The Department is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and positive work environment, upholding the highest ethical standards, striving for continual improvement, and working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Oversees the investigation of traffic inquiries generated by City Departments, external stakeholders, and the public on matters related to transportation and capital projects. This includes response to traffic inquiries, traffic calming requests, signal timing and operation, and identification of work order opportunities (e.g., signing and striping) to enhance the operation and safety of existing facilities.
Serve as the Engineering Department's voting representative on the City's Traffic Commission. Attending other meetings as needed (e.g., Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission, Board of Public Works, City Council, MPO committees, etc.) to discuss transportation initiatives.
Responsible for overseeing changes to and optimization of the City's traffic signal system. Manage consultant contracts relating to planning, design, and implementation of a 'smart signal system' and any signal retiming evaluations.
Serve as the Engineering Department primary contact for the development of and activation of a safety action plan. Utilize data (e.g., crash reports), research, and best practices to proactively and equitably pursue low cost easy to implement transportation infrastructure enhancements in addition to more costly improvements that may require capital project prioritization.
Manages the Engineering Technician, Transportation Technician, and Engineering Field Specialist positions within the Engineering Department. Provide staff technical guidance and oversight on data collection, investigation, and right of way use permitting work.
Serve as the Engineering Department's primary conduit between the Engineering Department and the Public Works Department's Traffic Operation Division.
Provides technical support and guidance to Planning & Transportation Department staff through site plan and grading permit review and approval of private development projects. Provides technical support and review of project identification and prioritization, design plan review, and construction of city capital projects.
Serve as the primary Engineering Department representative for selecting Planning & Transportation Department long range planning efforts (e.g., area or corridor studies). Reviews traffic studies, models, and other transportation forecast reports.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Non-Essential (secondary)
Assists in addressing citizen/neighborhood requests for traffic calming by providing engineering analysis and presentations to applicable boards, committees, and/or commissions.
Manages consultant service contracts for the design of transportation projects. Reviews engineering plans prepared by consultants and assists in coordinating input from City departments and project stakeholders.
Assist in the documentation and enhancement of standard processes, standard drawings, and specifications.
Assists with project identification and cost estimates for the City's Capital Improvement Program and the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program.
Assist in the development, presentation, and pursuit of City Code and policy updates.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a post bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, plus continued education adequate for PE license and knowledge of transportation engineering principles and traffic analysis/simulation programs.
A registered professional engineer who has practiced traffic engineering for at least one year; or a certificate of engineer-in-training and have practiced traffic engineering for at least two years; or have practiced traffic engineering for at least ten years. If not licensed in the State of Indiana, the ability to be licensed in the State within six months of being hired.
Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is preferred.
Experience in public service and staff supervision is preferred.
Knowledge and ability to utilize accepted transportation engineering and planning principles and practices.
Understanding and experience in the utilization of traffic analysis and simulation programs and ability to utilize AutoCAD with Civil Engineering applications for project design.
Familiarity with intelligent transportation systems, traffic signal operation and equipment, and work zone traffic safety is preferred. Related certifications through the International Municipal Signals Association (I.M.S.A.) or the ability to receive such certifications within one year is desired.
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Employee in Responsible Charge (ERC) certification or the ability to receive such certification within one year.
Ability to effectively manage projects and consultants/contractors.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare factual reports.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS software. Experience with asset management software is beneficial.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Most work is performed in a modern office environment, though regular field work is required in various weather conditions and is exposed to normal hazards associated with traffic and construction projects. Incumbent attends occasional evening meetings.
Personal Work Relationships
Incumbent maintains frequent contact and communicates with department staff, local, state, and federal agency representatives, community leaders, members of various Boards of Directors, and the general public during varied situations and circumstances, often requiring extensive communication skills to gain cooperation in the face of differences of opinion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.
- Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
- The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
- Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
- Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
- Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
- The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
- After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
- City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
- City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
01
Describe your educational background and qualifications that meet the minimum requirement of knowledge equivalent to a post-bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Include details of your continued education and licensure adequate for a Professional Engineer (PE) designation, along with your experience and expertise in transportation engineering principles and proficiency in traffic analysis and simulation programs.
02
Describe your experience practicing traffic engineering. If you do not have previous experience, put NA
03
List any certifications and/or licenses you have that are relevant to traffic engineering. If you do not have any certifications or licenses, please put NA
04
Describe your familiarity with current urban transportation engineering and planning principles and practices. If you do not have previous knowledge or experience, put NA
05
Describe your experience managing others. If you have no experience, please put NA.
06
Describe your experience interacting with public stakeholders on transportation related matters. If you have no experience, please put NA.
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