ABOUT THIS POSITION
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona’s center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.
The Streets Transportation Department is seeking a motivated and dedicated Traffic Engineer II to join a diverse hands-on team. This position involves the application of professional traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) knowledge including skills to a wide variety of engineering functions that will assist in developing our traffic signal infrastructure.
The Streets Transportation Department is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join a diverse, hands-on team as a Traffic Engineer II. This position involves the application of professional traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) knowledge, including skills in a wide variety of engineering functions that will assist in developing our traffic signal infrastructure.
This position is in the Traffic Services Division, Arterial Systems Management Section. The Traffic Engineer II will use and apply professional traffic engineering knowledge and skills to independently analyze, assess, and aggregate data, roadway conditions, and systems to plan, execute, and manage traffic signal retiming programs. The incumbent will also assist in developing and implementing strategies for improving arterial traffic flow and safety, including developing system performance measurement tools, preparing standard operating policies/procedures, evaluating ITS equipment, deploying and managing emerging technology systems, coordinating with regional agencies, and providing ITS engineering support to the Traffic Management Center and Traffic Signal Shop. The Traffic Engineer II will interact professionally and proactively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless mobility services. The Traffic Engineer II will supervise one Traffic Engineer I.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Knowledge of data analytics and data aggregation.
- Knowledge of transportation/traffic/ITS engineering principles and strategies.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, carry out tasks through to completion, and willing to work outdoors.
- Good organizational skills, detail oriented, and ability to manage multiple priorities within specific timelines.
- Good communication skills and the ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, patience, and tact in public contact and in problem resolution.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, including connected and automated vehicle systems, smart detection systems, machine learning systems, emergency vehicle preemption (EVP)/transit signal priority (TSP) technologies, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience performing entry level traffic engineering work.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or highway engineering.
- Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Experience programming traffic signal controllers.
- Experience working in a traffic management center (TMC).
- Experience using traffic modeling software, such as Synchro, VISSIM, or WaySync.
- Experience calculating, programming, and troubleshooting traffic signal timing and operations.
- Experience in GIS, application development/interface, system integrations, data management, Python scripting, network architecture, etc.
- Experience and knowledge of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) applications and technologies, including Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate, or Professional Engineering (PE) license from any U.S. state with ability to obtain Arizona licensure within six months of hire.
Recruitment closes August 28, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
For more information and apply, check out the City of Phoenix Job Site.
Job Title: Traffic Engineer II
Pay Range:$76,627.20 to $118,872.00 annually.
Hiring Range: $76,627.20 to $97,780.80 annually.
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job ID: 55113
