Assistant to the Traffic Engineer

City of Medford, OR•Medford, OR

63d•$38 - $42

About The Position

Help shape how people move through Medford! As the Assistant to the Traffic Engineer, you will support safe and efficient travel for all modes by preparing plans for capital projects, reviewing private development proposals, analyzing traffic safety, updating signal timing, presenting at public meetings, and more. This role is a technical resource within Public Works Engineering, preparing clear reports and plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and applying multimodal transportation fundamentals aligned with the City's Transportation System Plan and Transportation Safety Action Plan. Candidates with experience in AutoCAD, Synchro, and SimTraffic who enjoy translating analysis into practical solutions, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
Five (5) years of professional experience in a transportation related field, with preference given for additional experience in traffic engineering.
Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Possession of the Fundamentals in Engineering (EIT) certificate or registration as a professional traffic or civil engineer in the State of Oregon.
Experience in traffic engineering and operations.
Experience in AutoCAD.
Experience with Synchro and SimTraffic.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and document the City's transportation programs, turning data and analysis into clear, actionable reports.
Assist in preparation and administration of project budgets, contracts, and grant agreements with consultants and outside agencies.
Support efforts to deliver projects on time, on budget, and aligned with community priorities.
Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to prepare and implement long-range plans for transportation systems and improvements.
Evaluate proposals and provides recommendations for City transportation policies and technical positions.
Prepare and review transportation studies, including modeling results, for proposed transportation alternatives.
Serve as a key liaison with other departments, governmental agencies, citizen groups, and local business and industries to share and communicate information and coordinate transportation planning efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations at public meetings on the subject of transportation planning (e.g., project teams, citizen groups, the Planning Commission, and City Council).
Foster collaboration and communication to ensure transportation projects reflect community goals.
Contribute to the planning and design of multimodal transportation improvement projects; from new roads and bridges to bike lanes, sidewalks, street widening, traffic signals, and roundabouts.
Prepare preliminary designs and environmental assessments to move projects from concept to construction.
Serve as technical advisor on transportation-related matters.
Assist in the development and implementation of transportation standards, guidelines, requirements and ordinances.
Review private development proposals to evaluate transportation impacts.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7