Traffic Engineering Manager

City of Auburn • Auburn, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management of the Traffic Engineering division and for the performance of professional traffic engineering duties. This position reports to the Engineering Services Director/City Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, techniques, and design standards.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, techniques, and design standards.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design regulations, guides, and manuals.
• Knowledge of traffic signal design, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic sign guidelines and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Knowledge of grant management.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs collision and traffic calming analyses, signal warrants, sign requests, sight distance evaluations, and other traffic related analyses.
• Manages traffic signal, street lighting, and street sign operations.
• Designs and provides project management for City capital projects.
• Conducts reviews of private development plans and traffic impact studies.
• Performs bridge inspections.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager