What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST position at State of Arizona?
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Job Location:
Address: REGIONAL TRAFFIC - NORTHERN REGION
1959 S Woodlands Village Boulevard
Flagstaff AZ 86004
Posting Details
Salary: $ 64,804.59 - $ 74,804.59
Anticipated Salary: $ 69,804.59
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 03/07/2025
Job Summary
Assist the Operational Traffic and Safety group in technical analysis and research. Provide data collection and analysis related to traffic operations and signing/striping/signal maintenance.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties
Prepare formal traffic engineering studies as needed on level of service, speed, traffic control, and pedestrian needs. Conduct field inspections and collect field data Statewide. Analyze accident and geometric data to resolve traffic safety Issues.
Review proposed development plans for compliance with traffic standards and for operational efficiency. Review formal traffic impact analyses for permitted developments. Review internally and externally-generated signal, lighting, signing and marking requests for operational efficiency. Review construction project documents, traffic control plans, and assist and review comments.
Attend proposed construction project field reviews. Review project assessments and design plans for programmed projects. Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and participate in Roadway Safety Audit field reviews. Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
Assist maintenance units with internal maintenance requests and traffic control issues.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or closely-related field. Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred but not required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Job Location:
Address: REGIONAL TRAFFIC - NORTHERN REGION
1959 S Woodlands Village Boulevard
Flagstaff AZ 86004
Posting Details
Salary: $ 64,804.59 - $ 74,804.59
Anticipated Salary: $ 69,804.59
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 03/07/2025
Job Summary
Assist the Operational Traffic and Safety group in technical analysis and research. Provide data collection and analysis related to traffic operations and signing/striping/signal maintenance.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties
Prepare formal traffic engineering studies as needed on level of service, speed, traffic control, and pedestrian needs. Conduct field inspections and collect field data Statewide. Analyze accident and geometric data to resolve traffic safety Issues.
Review proposed development plans for compliance with traffic standards and for operational efficiency. Review formal traffic impact analyses for permitted developments. Review internally and externally-generated signal, lighting, signing and marking requests for operational efficiency. Review construction project documents, traffic control plans, and assist and review comments.
Attend proposed construction project field reviews. Review project assessments and design plans for programmed projects. Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and participate in Roadway Safety Audit field reviews. Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
Assist maintenance units with internal maintenance requests and traffic control issues.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Transportation related engineering properties and procedures.
- Federal and State Regulations involving construction, engineering, and environmental procedures.
- Current civil engineering practices and procedures.
- Department's design standards a plus.
- Engineering fundamentals such as traffic concepts, mathematics, and basic statistics.
- Knowledge or ability to learn Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
- Knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book.
- Knowledge of ADOT Roadway Design Guideline (RDG).
- Knowledge of ADOT Traffic Control Plan (TCP).
- Knowledge of Google Suite.
- Analytical skills.
- Researching, reading and interpreting technical engineering documents.
- Leadership skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Comprehend and use of programs and devices.
- Analyze data.
- Research and evaluate alternatives.
- Computer software and tools needed to prepare analysis/presentations.
- Plan and prioritize work assignments.
- Read and interpret state of the art information regarding complex transportation related issues.
- Exercise considerable engineering judgment when dealing with non-routine situations.
- Operate a computer and use specialized software to input.
- Write professionally.
- Represent agency.
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or closely-related field. Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred but not required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $64,805 - $74,805
