Pima County Employment Opportunity

by | May 21, 2025 | Events, Home Page

 

Employment Opportunity: Traffic Signal Operations Engineer

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5137 – Engineer III

Salary Grade: 18

Pay Range

Full Range: $88,881 – $133,321 Annually 

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. 

The first review of applications will be on 02/07/2025.

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic Signal Operations Engineer. This position is responsible for managing the Traffic Signals and Lighting team in the Planning & Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have technical and professional experience in the design and maintenance of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic signals and roadway lighting.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to this role include:

  • Developing and implementing traffic signal timing and coordination plans to optimize traffic flow, improve safety, and reduce congestion

  • Providing direction on the maintenance, inspection, and repair of traffic signals and lighting systems

  • Evaluating and diagnosing issues related to traffic signal operations and performance and identifying areas for improvement and optimization

  • Reviewing and providing feedback on traffic signal and lighting design plans in alignment with federal, state, and local guidelines

  • Recommending and implementing ITS technologies to enhance traffic management, such as adaptive signal control systems, real-time monitoring, and data analytics

  • Coordinating with contractors, vendors, internal staff, and stakeholders on capacity and safety enhancements involving traffic signal design, infrastructure, and operations

Position will work four, ten-hour shifts, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pima County offers alternative work schedules (AWS) which can be considered for authorization at the request of the successful candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

  • Manages and directs staff in the planning, implementation and operation of public works projects;
  • Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of engineering groups and/or consultants in the design, construction and analysis of all types of public works projects and systems;
  • Coordinates planning and design with other County departments and governmental agencies;
  • Prepares and reviews invitations to bid and analyzes bid submittals;
  • Participates in the administration of contract solicitation and selection;
  • Prepares and reviews comprehensive technical reports and studies;
  • Coordinates with construction forces and contractors to ensure project delivery;
  • Establishes design criteria and makes decisions on design features;
  • Confers with unit supervisors, consultants and/or contractors on progress of work and finished projects and analyses;
  • Reviews plans and specifications prepared under contract and administers construction contracts;
  • Coordinates construction and analysis work with other departments, jurisdictions, and the general public;
  • Responsible for maintenance and archiving of project records;
  • Oversees design review functions to ensure private development meets County standards;
  • Manages construction either directly or through Construction Management services consultant;
  • Initiates and oversees preliminary designs, studies, analyses, cost estimates and prepares reports of future and proposed projects;
  • Maintains work schedules for assigned personnel;
  • Determines need for basic data, such as systems analytics, field surveys, location of utilities, tests and requests information through appropriate channels;
  • Coordinates design and other features of work with other public agencies and departments;
  • Manages the construction and maintenance of public works projects;
  • Oversees engineering optimization of public works operations.
  • Resolves complex engineering problems;
  • Directs the activities of engineers on assigned projects;
  • Determines methods of resolving unusual and complex problems and improving systems, materials and practices;
  • Directs engineering planning studies;
  • Interprets engineering and administrative directives, policies and standards;
  • Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND six years of post-registration professional engineering experience and current registration or licensure in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  • Experience related to the design and maintenance of traffic signals and roadway lighting.

  • Experience with the development and implementation of traffic simulations, traffic signal timing, and coordination plans.

  • Experience evaluating public requests related to traffic signal performance and providing written and/or verbal responses to various constituents and the media.

  • Experience applying federal, state, and local regulations and standards related to traffic signals and lighting.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona within the probationary period of employment.

Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.  

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

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