Traffic Engineering Analyst

This position with the City of Scottsdale is located at One Civic Center, 7447 E. Indian School Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.  Please apply through the City of Scottsdale Careers Page.

This position performs highly technical, professional level traffic engineering related to traffic issues, which could be in the Transportation or Street Operations Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering/technology field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Preferred Qualification:  Obtain an Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate within twelve months from date of hire.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

Transportation Assignment:

• Studies and analyzes major traffic problems using traffic volume, speed, and accident statistics and recommends solutions.
• Prepares reports concerning the need for new or revised appropriate signs, striping pavement signs, and other traffic control for new or existing streets.
• Investigates traffic collisions by reviewing detailed written reports and site observations to assist in accident prevention and reduction.
• Prepares presentation materials and represents the City in public and Transportation Commission meetings related to Traffic Engineering.
• Listens and communicates effectively with and provides information and technical advice to other City divisions and the general public.
• Develops, performs and analyzes level of service calculations, trip generation calculations, four way stop and signal warrant investigations, speed limit determinations, accident analysis and traffic count adjustments.
• Reviews traffic studies prepared by consultants for proposed private developments.

Administrative Duties

Actively supports and upholds the City of Flagstaff’s stated mission and values.  Duties range from routine to the most complex of project management responsibilities requiring incumbents to take initiative, make judgment calls, and make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are assigned.   
 
Employees of this class are expected to exercise skills and knowledge in the technical support associated with the management of projects, contracts, teams and services for city funded public improvements.   In addition, employees are expected to exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and professional skills in project administration, knowledge of resource management, and coordination of projects and program delivery.
 
This position is supervised by the City Traffic Engineer and is a key position in the Transportation Engineering Section of the Engineering Division.

Salary: $57,178.78 – $64,040.23 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Department: Capital Improvements and Engineering
Job Number: 012-21
Closing:  3/5/2021 4:00 PM Arizona   

For full job description and more information, visit the Team Flagstaff Job Opportunities Website.

ITS Arizona mourns the passing of Past President (2002) Tomás Guerra of OZ Engineering due to complications of COVID-19.   Tomás was a friend and colleague to many of us. His passing is a tremendous loss to ITS Arizona and the ITS community. Tomás was accredited for the development of several regionally significant ITS systems in Arizona and around the country. He will be remembered as a wonderful person with the utmost professionalism.

The current recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the City of Mesa Transportation Department at either the (ITS) Technician Trainee or Technician I level.  A list will also be created to fill possible future vacancies at either level.  Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.   

ITS Technician Trainee ($42,575.64 – $59,945.60 annually)
ITS Technician I ($49,277.17 – $69,388.80 annually)

Under general supervision, an ITS Technician Trainee and ITS Technician I performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices, various communication devices, and the ITS components.  This position performs related duties, as required. 

An employee in this class is expected to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair current and future ITS infrastructures and interfaces such as various traffic signal cabinet systems, vehicle detection systems, traffic control devices, dynamic message signs, and communication systems; perform preventive maintenance on ITS equipment such as control cabinets, video cameras and subsystems, interconnect, and electrical wiring.  Work includes troubleshooting malfunctions and responding to trouble calls.  The incumbent performs construction of traffic signals and inspects the work of contractors to verify their work meets City of Mesa and other standards.  The incumbent uses a PC for recordkeeping and diagnostic troubleshooting of signal operations.  Guidance is received by the ITS Technician II.  Supervision is received from the ITS Operations Foreman who reviews work through observation, conferences, reports, and results achieved.  The incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays.  Work is subject to call-out during off-duty hours.  This class is FLSA nonexempt. 

For full job descriptions and more information, visit City of Mesa employment website. First review of applications will be Monday, February 15, 2021.