Senior Transportation Engineer

City of Hayward, CA•Hayward, CA

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About The Position

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as the Senior Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Public Works - Transportation, Principal Transportation Engineer, or assigned supervisor, the Senior Transportation Engineer will manage the development of various transportation plans and projects; provide oversight and management on major strategic initiatives as stipulated by City Council; plan, assign and review the work of transportation engineering staff; perform technical evaluations related to traffic operations in the City, including signal system operations, streetlight system operations, management of neighborhood traffic calming efforts; perform complex and advanced transportation engineering related studies; and provide overall support to the Deputy Director of Public Works - Transportation, Principal Transportation Engineer, or assigned supervisor. You are: Ideal candidates will be licensed in the State of California as Professional Civil or Traffic Engineers and have a strong technical background founded on advanced education and the hands-on design, review, and management of municipal traffic improvements and transportation planning initiatives. The most ideally suited candidates will also embrace the City values of Openness, Caring and Integrity. Leading with integrity and by example and working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, ideal candidates will have a desire to engage closely with internal and external stakeholders and the Hayward community at large. They will act with a clear sense of ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for ensuring the best possible services are delivered to the community and organization. They will drive vision, purpose and results by encouraging innovation and will improve the organization's effectiveness by developing and/or supporting the introduction of new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies. They will make an impact on others, be curious and ready to learn, while having a strong desire to share knowledge as they supervise, coach and guide those around them. They will be poised and able to maintain self-control under pressure showing a desire to listen and understand despite adversity; and they will communicate effectively and with persuasion conveying a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Two (2) years of responsible professional transportation engineering work similar to that of an Associate Transportation Engineer with the City of Hayward.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Traffic/Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California.
An out-of-state P.E. or T.E. will be accepted, but will require the candidate to obtain a State of California registration within a one-year period of being hired.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Manages the City's Traffic Management Center and makes recommendations on signal timing and other operational improvements, for the city's 135 signalized intersections.
Troubleshoots overall traffic operations and traffic safety concerns reported by the community both in the office and in the field.
Manages and/or prepares various transportation studies or programs.
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the activities and staff in the traffic operations unit of the Transportation section.
Participates in the preparation of plans and specifications for new and modified traffic signals, street lighting systems and related traffic control devices.
Prepares grant applications for federal, state, regional or other funding.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of the Transportation section's goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for transportation engineering activities and projects.
Assists with and conducts the more complex transportation engineering projects and activities; prepares recommendations for traffic signal timing and coordination improvements; prepares traffic signal timing plans; and supervises and participates in collecting, tabulating and analyzing traffic information.
Acts as City Traffic Engineer.
Provides professional and technical staff assistance.
Supervises the City's speed lump program and makes recommendations for alternative traffic calming measures as appropriate.
Supervises and participates in preparation of work orders for installation, removal or replacement of traffic control devices.
Confers with neighborhood groups, property owners and others relative to information on traffic operations activities; coordinates responses to inquiries from the public, City Council, City Manager and City staff relative to traffic operations issues;
Coordinates traffic operations unit activities with other City departments; serves as liaison between the City and boards, councils, outside organizations, and commissions as directed; prepares and presents staff reports and presentations at various City Council, commissions, boards, and other governmental meetings; prepares City Council agenda reports; serves on and attends various committees and task forces, attends Planning Commission, City Council and neighborhood meetings as necessary.
Makes presentations on traffic and transportation issues to citizen and neighborhood groups, City Council, and Planning Commission as appropriate.
Periodically attends and represents the City at the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional agencies meetings as appropriate.
Prepares and reviews agreements for traffic signal maintenance and streetlight maintenance support as needed.
Participates in budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures; recommends funding needs for traffic operations unit functions and capital projects; monitors CIP project expenditures related to traffic operations, and identifies funding sources to supplement the budget for the traffic operations unit.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Participates in the selection of transportation engineering staff; provides and coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline procedures.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
Vacation - 80 hours minimum
15.5 Paid Holidays
Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Health and Wellness Reimbursement
Professional Development Reimbursement
457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)