Traffic Engineer

NEEDED: Traffic Engineer

LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven, 7 days a week, Monday-Sunday, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants

REQUIREMENTS:

• Dependable Transportation
• Dependable and punctual attendance

Job Summary: This position performs engineering design duties to improve the operational efficiency of the city's transportation system.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Assistant Engineering Director/Traffic Engineering
• Manager in planning, assigning and supervising the work of the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Assists with the preparation of annual Budget, approves procurements, monitors expenditures and projects.
• Performs the work of the Traffic Engineering Manager in his/her absence.
• Manages traffic signal operation and maintenance to ensure proper operation, routine  maintenance, timely repairs; responds to public inquiries concerning traffic signals.
• Responsible for regular retiming of traffic signals and systems, perform timing calculation, supervise timing input, perform fine tuning and prepares Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) reports.
• Performs and reviews transportation studies such as volume/turning movement counts, accident histories, travel time, congestion management, MUTCD Signal warrant studies, traffic impact studies, street lighting, etc.
• Prepares reports, resolutions, ordinances, bid specifications, request for proposals, oral/written presentations and provides technical assistance to various committees and governmental agencies.
• Conducts meetings with citizens, developers, architects, engineers, consultants and public information meetings to discuss private, City and/or State projects.
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes; and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices in the fields of Traffic and Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, systems, ITS and related devices.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements applicable to the field of transportation.
• Knowledge of intermediate level mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge and application of the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of effective budgetary, managerial and supervisory principles and techniques.
• Ability to collect field data, perform statistical analysis and make recommendations for corrective actions and/or transportation related improvements.
• Ability to use personal computers, standard office equipment and software to include word processing, databases, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Ability to read and program traffic signal controllers and related components to include NEMA and the Georgia 2070 controllers.
• Ability to program and operate traffic signal and system software, video detection and surveillance, and traffic related ITS devices.
• Ability to collect traffic count data, analyze and develop signal timings, perform travel time studies and make fine tuning signal timing adjustments.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct and review work of subordinates to ensure compliance to established policies, procedures and regulations and to meet departmental Goals and Objectives.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, establish priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate with work with other departments and agencies.
• Ability to provide street lighting design and review designs submitted by local utility companies and consultants for compliance to City and Georgia DOT lighting requirements.
• Ability to interpret FCC licensing requirements, radio signal (RF) predictions and proper radio user operation.

 Supervisory Controls:

• The Traffic Engineering Manager assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives.
• Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits, and observation of division activities.

 Guidelines:

• Guidelines include the principles and practices of civil engineering, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

 Complexity:

• The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory and technical duties.
• Frequent innovations in technology contribute to the complexity of the position.

 Scope and Effect:

• The purpose of this position is to perform specialized traffic engineering duties.
• Successful performance results in a roadway network that moves goods and people safely and efficiently.

Personal Contacts:

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, elected officials, department heads, contractors, engineers, property owners, representatives of federal, state and local agencies, and the general public.

 Purpose of Contacts:

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate personnel, provide services, and justify, negotiate, or settle matters.

 Physical Requirements:

• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping.
• Frequently lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

 Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in an office or in the field, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• May be exposed to machinery with moving parts.
• Requires the use of protective devices.

 Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

• This position has direct supervision over Senior Traffic Engineering Technician (1), Traffic Engineering Technician (1), and Traffic Analyst (1).

 Educational and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Traffic/Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning or a related field is required.
• Two to three years of professional experience in Traffic Engineering including signal design, signal timing and system operation.
• Two or more years of progressively more responsible supervisory or managerial experience. Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of Georgia or Alabama or be able to obtain one within sixty-days (60) after being hired.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.