Senior Transportation Engineer

Position Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Determines traffic and parking control needs and prepares and approves work orders for City sign & paint crews to implement.
• Communicates and presents to the Transportation Commission, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Pedestrian Advisory Committee and neighborhood groups/HOAs.
• Prepares policies, guidelines and procedures for Transportation Engineering and Public Works Division staff.
• Reviews Inter-Divisional Staff (IDS) agenda items and Capital Improvement and Private Development design and construction plans for compliance with traffic engineering codes and standards.
• Determines scope of required transportation impact analyses for private development and capital improvements projects and reviews them to determine requirements for mitigation of transportation impacts.
• EFFECTIVELY PLANS, ORGANIZES AND MANAGES EVENING COMMUNITY SESSIONS ON TOPICS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING.
• Prepares requests to MetroPlan for transportation planning model outputs for use in Transportation Impact Analysis preparation.
• Prepares reports for and makes presentations at Transportation Commission meetings.
• Solicits citizen input and assists community groups on traffic issues, performs analyses, and works toward mutual resolution, on a proactive basis, and attends public meetings as required.
• Reviews signalized intersection operations throughout the City on a regular basis, correcting issues related to proper operations and safety based upon engineering judgment and current traffic engineering practice.
• COORDINATES WITH THE CITY IT DIVISION FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY MAINTAINED FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
• Aids in the development, maintenance and operation of computerized transportation planning model.
• REPRESENTS CITY ENGINEERING CONCERNS AND COORDINATION AT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT) FIELD REVIEWS, SCOPING MEETINGS, AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS TO ASSURE PROPOSED ADOT PROJECTS INTERACT, BUT DO NOT CONFLICT, WITH CITY FACILITIES.
• PERFORMS A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SECTION AND METROPOLITAN PLAN.
• PERFORMS DETAILED PLAN REVIEW TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ORIGINAL PROJECT SCOPE, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, AND SOUND ENGINEERING PRACTICE.
• AIDES OTHER STAFF AND PROGRAMS AS DIRECTED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with additional course work in Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning, or a combination of relevant Transportation Engineering experience and specialized training to satisfactorily execute the tasks assigned to this position.
• Six (6) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer, Transportation Planner, or similar.
• Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Desired Experience and Training

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
• Experience with applicable computer systems and software, such as: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Synchro, Simtraffic AutoCAD, TransCAD, Highway Capacity Software, ArcGIS, RODEL, TRAX Pro, and PETRA Pro.
• Professional training specializing in transportation planning.
• Experience in public works related operations and maintenance.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer or Professional Transportation Planner.

Supplemental Information

CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community.

Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes Best-in-class Benefits And An Annual Salary Of $76,585.60 - $114,899.20, Based On The Candidate's Qualifications And Experience. Plus:

• Average of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

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