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The City of West Palm Beach:

The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none. In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher. Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions. If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce. We invite you to join our team - apply today! The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 - 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City's many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country. The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience. Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team! Summary Under general direction, manages roadway, utilities, traffic; and transportation engineering activities; coordinates the work of City transportation projects; responsible for the design and evaluation of traffic and transportation engineering issues; acts as liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Transportation; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Assists in the development and application of transportation policies, programs, codes, regulations and services to assure compliance. 2. Managing transportation planning and engineering projects including traffic, transit and active transportation. Develops RFP, RFQ, ITB and manages consultant contacts for traffic and transportation projects. 3. Assists with the applications for and administration of federal and state grants for mobility and transportation enhancements. 4. Manages the work of outside consultants, developer schedules for bidding and construction. 5. Reviews the work of consultants and ensures timely completion of projects within the established budgets. Reviews and approves project change orders. 6. Conducts public meetings; makes presentations to neighborhood associations, City Commission, and government officials; serve as the City representative on various advisory committees and boards. 7. Prepare ACM (Agenda Cover Memorandum) and staff recommendations to the City Commission. 8. Participate in PPRC (Plans & Plats Review Committee). Recommends site plan approval conditions to mitigate project impacts on traffic. 9. Conduct of traffic engineering studies and the collection and assessment of data. 10. Responds to public inquiries and complaints, attends and participates in community meetings to provide information. 11. Participates in the development of the division's budget. Discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff and implements adjustments as necessary. 12. Participate in the coordination of issues related to railroad crossings and assist with maintenance responsibilities of all rail crossings, including the requirements established under the City's quiet zone. 13. Participate in the process for issuance and management of the right-of-way permit program, enforcement, and road closures. 14. May provide direct supervision of staff. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Salary Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of (Pay Grade 76) $93,888 - $140,851. Excellent Benefits! Qualifications Bachelor's with a major in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or closely related field (education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below) and five (5) years of experience in transportation planning and engineering is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as an Engineer in Training from the State of Florida is required. Professional Engineer license from the State of Florida, highly desirable. A current and valid Florida driver's license or State of Florida Identification Card is required. A current and valid driver's license or Identification Card from any state may be utilized during the application process, with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license or Identification Card before the first day of employment.

Education Requirements :

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by: a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above. International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City. How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date. The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment. Currency USD Closing Date Amount of Travel Work At Home