Senior Traffic Engineering Technician (4661-50)
About The Position
Take the next step in your career with the Hamilton County Engineer's Office! We are seeking someone who specializes in Traffic. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hamilton County! Under general supervision, the Traffic-Engineering Technician may perform entry to intermediate level office and/or field technical duties in support of a variety of Transportation Engineering office and/or field business units. Depending upon individual skills and organizational needs, individual employees may assist in planning, design, Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS, construction management, studies, computations, land surveying, land record management, asset management, grant coordination, or field operations.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license.
- Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Advanced knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, and applicable laws, standards, and manuals.
- Ability to independently evaluate traffic and safety issues and develop technically sound recommendations.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritize workload.
- Proficiency with traffic data collection equipment, asset management systems, and GIS applications.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct and analyze traffic engineering studies including traffic volume counts, speed studies, crash data analysis, sight distance evaluations, and parking studies.
- Perform engineering evaluations and develop technical recommendations in accordance with OMUTCD, ODOT, and FHWA standards.
- Lead the evaluation, placement, and documentation of traffic control devices, including signs, pavement markings, and related safety features.
- Manage the traffic sign retroreflectivity program, including inspections, compliance documentation, and coordination with staff.
- Conduct field investigations and safety evaluations in response to citizen concerns, crash trends, and service requests, and prepare defensible written findings.
- Review and provide technical comments on development plans, driveway permits, and temporary traffic control plans.
- Prepare technical memoranda, reports, correspondence, and recommendations supporting engineering decisions and policy compliance.
- Operate and oversee the use of traffic data collection equipment and traffic engineering software systems.
- Maintain and manage traffic engineering databases, asset inventories, and GIS-related data.
- Coordinate traffic engineering activities with engineers, contractors, utilities, local jurisdictions, and regulatory agencies.
- Serve as a technical resource to Engineering Technicians and assist with training and mentoring.
- Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, and other agencies regarding traffic safety and operational issues.
- Assist engineers with roadway safety audits, capital improvement projects, and long-range planning efforts.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
