What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II - Traffic position at City of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Description
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Hiring Range: $66,120 - $84,303 / Year D.O.Q.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Engineer II - Traffic to perform highly complex professional civil engineering work including designing various projects, preparing cost estimates, drafting specifications, collecting site data; and to provide responsible staff support to the Public Services Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), Engineer Intern (EI), Professional Engineer (PE), Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1), or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
administered by Empower and the 457 plan administered by Mission Square. Currently, the City contributes 3% of base
salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Do you have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard policy? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.
If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
10
How many years of increasingly responsible professional experience do you have in civil engineering?
Briefly describe your professional experience in civil engineering. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
12
How many years of supervisory experience you have?
Please select the number of employees you have had the opportunity to supervise.
How many years of experience do you have managing publicly owned projects?
Briefly describe you experience managing publicly owned projects. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
16
How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering?
Briefly describe your traffic engineering experience. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
18
From the list below, please indicate what certifications you possess.
What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
This position involves a field work environment, working outdoors in the heat and cold. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
Click here to meet some of the City’s “CAN DO” employees.
Hiring Range: $66,120 - $84,303 / Year D.O.Q.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Engineer II - Traffic to perform highly complex professional civil engineering work including designing various projects, preparing cost estimates, drafting specifications, collecting site data; and to provide responsible staff support to the Public Services Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect and process site data; design and revise various projects including sidewalk design, roadway design (horizontal and vertical alignment), pavement markings, signing plans, and traffic signal design.
- Participate in the development of necessary budget as it pertains to assigned projects for the department CIP budget, forecast additional funds needed and monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
- Supervise and participate in the transfer of existing condition field notes to drawings.
- Compose, evaluate and review plans, specifications, designs and related documents, technical reports and letters, proposals, reports and studies; participate in the development and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for proposed and public improvement projects.
- Plan, prioritize, assign and review the work of staff responsible for providing technical services within the Traffic Services Division; provide hands-on training for other staff as requested.
- Recommend and implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
- Assist with the selection, negotiation and management of professional services contracts; monitor contract compliance and status; inspect worksites to ensure progress and compliance.
- Answer questions and provide information to the general public; respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints; refer difficult and sensitive problems to appropriate staff.
- Assist with the management, administration, and planning of the City’s Downtown Parking and Thoroughfare Streetlighting program.
- Review plans and supplemental information for developments and projects inside the city enforcing the ordinances and design standards.
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), Engineer Intern (EI), Professional Engineer (PE), Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1), or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
administered by Empower and the 457 plan administered by Mission Square. Currently, the City contributes 3% of base
salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
- > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
- > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- I have read and complied with the above statement.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
- Yes
- No
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard policy? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
- Yes
- No
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
- Master's Degree or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- None of the above
From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.
- Civil Engineering
- Other Related Field
- Not Applicable
If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
10
How many years of increasingly responsible professional experience do you have in civil engineering?
- 6 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
Briefly describe your professional experience in civil engineering. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
12
How many years of supervisory experience you have?
- 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
Please select the number of employees you have had the opportunity to supervise.
- 10
- 7 - 9
- 4 - 6
- 1 - 3
- None
How many years of experience do you have managing publicly owned projects?
- 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
Briefly describe you experience managing publicly owned projects. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
16
How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering?
- 6 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
Briefly describe your traffic engineering experience. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
18
From the list below, please indicate what certifications you possess.
- Engineer Intern (EI)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1)
- None of the above
What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
This position involves a field work environment, working outdoors in the heat and cold. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
- Yes
- No
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
- Drivers License Number
- Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
- Complete Education History (including High School)
- A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
- I have read and understand the above statement
- Required Question
Salary : $66,120 - $84,303
