City Traffic Engineer

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.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.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 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.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.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge 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.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.NOTE:

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.SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications 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.VETERANS' PREFERENCEEligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:Served in the U.S. armed forcesReceived an honorable dischargeDid not retire from military serviceSeeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.ABOUT OUR CITYThe City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County.EOE

The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.

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