Assistant Traffic Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Traffic Engineer plans and performs complex technical, management, and administrative work related to the transportation planning, engineering, and multimodal network planning areas. This role is responsible for managing transportation reviews related to development projects and monitoring transportation levels of services adopted in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The position is also responsible for the evaluation of resident requests concerning traffic and transportation engineering issues and providing timely responses. The Assistant Traffic Engineer acts as a liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County, and the Florida Department of Transportation, and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and direction of the City Traffic Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with major course work in civil, traffic, transportation engineering or related field.
- Five (5) of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering, including project management and design.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants.
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain Florida PE licensure within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
Nice To Haves
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in implementing complete streets projects
Responsibilities
- Conduct transportation studies, analyses and prepare reports and recommendations on transportation planning and operations issues
- Develop, maintain and update City’s Vision Zero and Mobility Plans and associated projects
- Review traffic concurrency and site-specific analyses as part of development reviews and provide recommendations on required transportation improvements to maintain the adopted roadway level of service.
- Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Transportation and Mobility Program areas, in accordance with general engineering principles and department policies.
- Supervises and/or participates in the development of new designs and/or engineering techniques to be utilized for resolving problems encountered within the Traffic Division.
- Receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and safety devices.
- Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic problems and neighborhood concerns.
- Represents the city Traffic Division at various community meetings regarding traffic issues.
- Coordinates activities related to transportation projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program including consultant selection, contract negotiations and project management.
- Supervises division personnel.
- Prepares project status reports and schedules as required.
- Develop annual budget and project needs for transportation planning and mobility areas
Benefits
- No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
- Paid out annually after 5 years of service
- Flexible work schedule
- Two pension/retirement options to choose from
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
