Transportation Engineer Senior ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job No:

540798

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

TUCSON Categories:

Engineering/Architecture/Surveying/Planning

DEPT TRANSPORTATION

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

REGIONAL TRAFFIC SOUTHERN REGION 1221 S.

2nd Avenue Tucson, AZ 85713

Anticipated Salary:

$ 99,000.09

• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive TES Technical tasks will vary but focus on plan review; traffic control; ensuring MUTCD compliance on signing, striping, and traffic signals; approving developer traffic impact reports; preparing traffic engineering studies; supporting the completion of Road Safety Assessments (RSA's); and creating work orders for the Region's maintenance staff.

Attend proposed construction project field reviews.

Review project assessment and percent design plans for programmed projects. Attend partnering and construction meetings for contracted projects.

Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and Roadway Safety Assessment( RSA ) field reviews.

Assist Districts during administration of construction projects. Use state vehicle in course of day. Meet with federal, local government and agency officials along with business people and the general public as a representative of Regional Traffic Engineering to resolve traffic issues. Prepare all manner of correspondence for Regional Traffic Engineering. Prepare formal traffic engineering studies as needed. Conduct field inspections and collect field data region wide. Analyze operational, geometric, and crash data to resolve traffic issues. Write formal traffic reports, develop potential projects/countermeasures, and coordinate with partners (internal and external) in obtaining concurrency. Supervise Traffic Engineering Specialists ( TES ) Grade 22 staff and provide direction on their workload. Provide mentoring and technical on-the-job training for staff within the unit.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the location, design, construction of State highway system.
• Civil Engineering theory and practices.
• Applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications.
• Project development, design and construction process.
• Department policies and procedures.
• Manual of Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD ), AASHTO , HCM , and Highway Safety/Operations theories.
• Google Workspace.

Skill in:

• Operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used in the area of assignment including desktop computer and technical software, calculator, office equipment, operating sedans and light duty trucks.
• Computer skills especially in traffic related software,
• Skill in preparing technical writing, conducting presentations, and public speaking.
• Oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Providing direction and guidance.

Ability to:

• Evaluate and interpret technical engineering records and reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work varied schedules and harsh conditions.
• Verbally communicate and interact based on team environment.
• Respond to inquiries and communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional, governmental and public representatives.
• Prioritize work loads.
• Meet projected target deadlines and gain consensus in the team environment.
• Conduct research and communicate complicated topics in clear manner.

Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering or closely related field. A valid Arizona PE is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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