Traffic engineer Jobs in Santa Clarita, CA

Salary : $58.30 - $70.86 Hourly

Location : Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 2024-7

Department : Public Works

Division : Traffic

Opening Date : 07 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description / Duties & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing complex traffic engineering projects and assignments and supervising staff within the Traffic and Transportation Planning division.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Independently performs a variety of complex traffic and transportation engineering functions related to traffic safety, circulation, neighborhood traffic, and traffic signals; coordinates work with City staff and outside agencies to address traffic issues
• Supervises, trains, develops, and mentors employees; evaluates performance and resolves employee performance issues
• Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans and specifications, including, but not limited to, traffic signal, signing and striping, traffic control, and special event traffic management plans
• Responds to, investigates, and resolves difficult traffic engineering inquiries, requests, and complaints, including performing traffic studies in the field
• Assists in preparing and presenting information at City and community meetings
• Leads in developing and implementing traffic signal timing and coordination plans; operates the City's Traffic Signal Operation Center to address traffic congestion and safety issues
• Serves as lead project manager over traffic and transportation construction projects; supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation improvements and management of construction contracts
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community-based organizations, other agencies, City management and staff, and the public
• Evaluates traffic impact and parking needs for land use and development plans

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Abilities

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following : written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and / or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and / or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency. Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees' Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Santa Clarita offers CalPERS Retirement contributions as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Traffic, Transportation, Civil Engineering, or a related field?

Do you have at least four years of professional traffic and transportation engineering experience? If so, please describe your experience.

Do you have a valid certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?

Please describe your traffic signal, signing and striping, and traffic control experience, if any.

What interests you most about this position?

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