Traffic Engineer

City of Dothan•Dothan, AL

About The Position

This position performs traffic engineering functions in the management of the City of Dothan’s transportation system. It contributes to the safety and efficiency of city streets through traffic engineering analysis, project management, and coordination with city departments, agencies, consultants, and the public. The position directs traffic data collection and analysis, determines and adjusts traffic signal timing, prepares studies and reports, reviews traffic plans and development proposals, and manages the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. It also assists with the City’s Traffic Management Center, develops traffic control and detour plans for construction zones, investigates traffic device complaints, and consults with city, county, and state officials about traffic rules and regulations. The Traffic Engineering Manager/Public Works Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives and reviews it through conferences, reports, and observation. This position supervises an Administrative Secretary and Traffic Engineering Supervisor. Work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, with exposure to dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, and irritating chemicals. Protective equipment such as hard hats, masks, goggles, and gloves is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
One year of recent experience in the practices and principles of traffic engineering.
Certification as an Engineer Intern (EI).
Possession of a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations; traffic engineering principles and practices; traffic technology, including intelligent transportation systems; MUTCD; traffic signal operations, design, and construction; roadway striping standards; traffic sign and signal standards; department and city policies and procedures; and computer and job-related software.
Skill in developing and reviewing traffic systems plans and related documents, developing traffic control plans, communicating with the public, and oral and written communication.
Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug and alcohol testing.
Subject to background investigations, potentially including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
Required to submit to drug and alcohol testing under City policy, including pre-employment and random testing during employment.

Responsibilities

Direct the placement of vehicle counters, retrieve and adjust collected data using computer software, analyze traffic conditions, and program or adjust traffic signal timings in the field or remotely.
Prepare special studies and reports; review traffic volume and accident data; create collision diagrams from accident records; assess field conditions; and recommend short- and long-term roadway improvements.
Review traffic signal, sign, and striping plans for compliance with MUTCD and ALDOT requirements, including signal heads, controllers, vehicle detection, timing, street signs, and pavement markers.
Review commercial development and residential subdivision plans, calculate peak-hour trips, determine whether a traffic impact study is required, model traffic using computer software, and meet with Planning staff and the Planning Commission to address questions and concerns.
Manage the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program by responding to speeding complaints, arranging speed counts, evaluating eligibility for traffic calming, forwarding petitions for resident signatures, and identifying locations for traffic calming devices.
Assist in management and operation of the City’s Traffic Management Center.
Design and review traffic control plans for detours in road construction zones, select detour routes, and direct placement of appropriate signage.
Investigate complaints concerning traffic control devices and coordinate corrective actions.
Communicate and consult with city, county, and state officials regarding traffic rules and regulations.
Perform related duties.
Supervise the Administrative Secretary and Traffic Engineering Supervisor.