SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER

Applications are accepted from December 13, 2024, through 11:59 pm on July 31, 2026.

About the role

Under direction, supervises the activities of assigned engineering and administrative staff in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and Engineering Design Division of the Harbor Department. Oversees the design of signing and striping, traffic control, traffic signal timing, traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Performs traffic and transportation research, analysis, planning, and design. Oversees preparation and/or prepares project reports, plans, specifications, estimates, grant applications, progress reports, and other technical documents. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Monitors the work of consultants/contractors performing traffic/transportation engineering for the City. Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget. Makes presentations to the City Council, City management, commissions, and community groups. Responds to inquiries and work requests by the public, council offices, and/or City Departments. May act as the City Traffic Engineer in their absence while working in the Public Works Department.

Requirements

Candidates must meet both of the following requirements:

• Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California (proof required).
• Five or more years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience gained after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an engineering degree or after passing the Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) examination (proof required). One of the five years must have been at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license.

Proof of required documents (e.g., degree, transcripts) must be uploaded with the online application. Documents must include the applicant's name or other identifying information. Degrees must indicate the field of study, and transcripts must show the field of study and degree conferral date. Candidates with degrees from non-U.S. institutions must provide proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and fieldwork.

A valid driver’s license and current DMV record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) certification from the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

Selection Process

Screening of applicants will be conducted based on the application and required supplemental application. This is a continuous non-competitive process, evaluating applicants solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list, with Veterans receiving priority placement. The eligible list may be established periodically and may expire six months from its effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by December 20, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list. If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, contact the Talent Management Department at (562) 570-7008.