The Traffic Engineer I work ensures the safe and efficient operation of City streets by leading, overseeing, and performing advanced level traffic engineering studies, traffic complaint investigation, traffic plan review, signal system design, monitoring and control, and field and office engineering.
Work involves responsibility for the application of engineering skills and knowledge to moderately difficult engineering projects in conjunction with the design, construction, inspection, evaluation or maintenance of public infrastructure or municipal projects.
Serves as the lead engineering staff for the Traffic Committee.
Has a focus on traffic and mobility safety.
Lead, plan, train, and supervise the work of seasonal data collection staff responsible for traffic and transportation engineering.
Work assignments afford the opportunity for independent judgment in planning, data acquisition and analysis or in making technical decisions and are performed under the supervision of the City Engineer.
The expected hiring range for the position is $68,358.
14 - $73,226.
94 DOE (the full salary range is $66,046.
51 – 86,970.
64).
Competitive benefits package including the following: Defined benefit pension (1.
5% multiplier) & deferred 457 retirement program (City provides a guaranteed 4% and in addition a dollar-for-dollar match, up to 6% of employee's gross pay).
11 paid holidays, 3 types of paid time off banks, health insurance, health savings account, health care savings plan (retiree medical expenses), life insurance, dental & vision insurance.
*Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: *
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
*Education, Training and Experience:*
✓ Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
✓ Two or more years of progressive experience in traffic engineering design and / or analysis.
✓ Experience using AutoCad and geographic information systems (GIS) applications preferred.
*Licensing and Other Requirements:*
✓ Shall be certified by the State of Michigan to monitor Part 91 of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program of the City within 90 working days of date of hire.
✓ Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
✓ Must have passed Engineer-In-Training (EIT) exam, but licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.
E.
) is preferred.
*Knowledge of:*
✓ Expertise and knowledge of Operations, services, and activities of a traffic engineering program.
*TO BE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES MUST* *SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER,AND COMPLETED APPLICATION* to the City of Traverse City, Human Resources Office,400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684 or via email to jobs@traversecitymi.
gov.
_*Traverse City is an Equal Opportunity Employer*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,046.
51 - $86,970.
64 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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