What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Safety Specialist position at Gilbert, Arizona?
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Traffic Safety Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Traffic Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant Town Traffic Engineer. The primary job duties of this position include:
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.
The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with a final review after the posting closes.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
Please indicate below your highest level of education.
Do you have a minimum of three years of experience in Traffic Engineering Principals or plan review?
How many years of experience do you have in Traffic Engineering Principals?
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have communicating and dealing with the public?
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have assessing intersection safety as it relates to potential safety concerns related to crashes?
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have reviewing applications for block party street closures to ensure they comply with safety standards and regulations?
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have doing field reviews including but not limited to reviewing traffic patterns, driver behavior and documenting existing conditions?
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you possess a current and valid Arizona driver's license, if not, can you obtain by the date of hire or promotion?
Do you possess a Signs and Markings Level II Certification?
Do you possess a Work Zone Safety Certification?
The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Traffic Safety Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Traffic Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant Town Traffic Engineer. The primary job duties of this position include:
- Responds to Town's residential traffic related issues and other requests, prioritize according to urgency for completion, investigates problems, notify citizens of the result of traffic study, detailing the study process and reasoning.
- Respond to requests for information and assistance related to traffic control and safety; conduct field reviews; prepare appropriate recommendations; provide information to other departments, divisions, outside agencies and citizens.
- Accepts applications for Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation such as Speed Hump installation and explains towns Speed Hump Policy and process, reviews block party street closures applications.
- Investigate, defines No Parking areas as requested and prepare petitions and orders for installation of signage.
- Send email notifications on major roadway projects to internal and external distribution lists.
- Performs field investigations.
- View the full job description
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Associates degree or Two-Year Technical Certificate.
- 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Traffic Engineering.
- 3 years of experience in Traffic Engineering Principals or plan review.
- Pay range for a Traffic Engineering Specialist is $29.38 - $42.60
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.
The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with a final review after the posting closes.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
- Yes
- No
Please indicate below your highest level of education.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Do you have a minimum of three years of experience in Traffic Engineering Principals or plan review?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in Traffic Engineering Principals?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 3-4
- 4
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have communicating and dealing with the public?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have assessing intersection safety as it relates to potential safety concerns related to crashes?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
10
How many years of experience do you have reviewing applications for block party street closures to ensure they comply with safety standards and regulations?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
12
How many years of experience do you have doing field reviews including but not limited to reviewing traffic patterns, driver behavior and documenting existing conditions?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe as it related to the primary function of this position in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
14
Do you possess a current and valid Arizona driver's license, if not, can you obtain by the date of hire or promotion?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a Signs and Markings Level II Certification?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a Work Zone Safety Certification?
- Yes
- No
The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
- Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
- Disabled Person
- Required Question
Salary : $29 - $43
