Traffic Engineer ILocation: Public Works Department, Traffic/Transportation UnitReports to Traffic/Transportation Unit ManagerType: Exempt Essential Functions:The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides technical engineering support and assists in the preparation of specifications for traffic engineering on public works projects within the department.
- Assists traffic engineers and project managers on projects related to traffic capacity analysis, traffic calming, ITS, traffic operations, safety analysis, and other related traffic engineering work.
- Assists in developing the city's Intersection Operations and Safety Program.
- Reviews traffic control plans for Utility, Special Event, and Land Disturbance permits as well as public works projects.
- Develops traffic control plans for city events.
- Reviews striping and signing plans and develops signing and striping plans.
- Conducts traffic operations and safety analyses to include field review and data collection.
- Provides customer service response.
Additional Functions:- Performs other related duties as required.
- Subject to rotational after-hours on call responsibilities, also subject to participate Public Works emergency response/severe weather operations.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Two (2) years of experience in engineering field or MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation/Traffic Engineering ; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: - Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
- Registration as a EIT.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:- Knowledge of traffic engineering software like Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and TORUS. Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices (MUTCD).
- Knowledge and application of MicroStation or AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
- Skill in Microsoft Office applications.
- Skill in communication, both verbally and in written form. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to complete a multitude of tasks.
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications for creating spreadsheets, correspondence, presentations, reports, databases, etc. Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Performance Aptitudes:Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
ADA Compliance: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in medium to heavy work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 75 pounds. Tasks may involve balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking, and extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed outside, and subject to all type of weather and temperature conditions. Workers may be exposed to chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, and various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.