Transpotation Engineering Associate (20770517)

Description

DEFINITION

Responsible for a wide range of professional and technical work related to municipal transportation operations and planning within the Town of Danville.

Performs multimodal transportation engineering, mobility planning, traffic operations and transportation project development to support safe and efficient transportation systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Transportation Manager. May exercise supervision over additional professional, technical and/or support staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct technical and administrative work in the functional areas of traffic operations, Downtown area, residential parking, and transportation planning and design.
• Manage the Town's traffic signal and traffic control devices network in conjunction with the Transportation Manager.
• Serve as the public interface for matters related to traffic safety and circulation; develop and implement solutions with creative and professional use of acceptable traffic engineering standards.
• Prepare traffic studies related to local traffic circulation and review traffic studies generated through the development review process, as directed.
• Review civil and public improvements plans for transportation related infrastructure.
• Review collision reports and prepare and maintain collision diagrams.
• Conduct and maintain Traffic and Engineering Surveys.
• Review and comment on traffic signal plans and assist with oversight of traffic signal construction and modifications, as directed.
• Work in collaboration with traffic signal maintenance personnel to manage and troubleshoot issues related to traffic signal operations/equipment and electronic traffic control devices.
• Monitor traffic signal network operations through the Town's centralized traffic signal monitoring system.
• Serve as project manager for transportation-related Capital Improvement Projects and studies, as directed.
• Conduct special research projects, including compiling and analyzing information; develop recommendations on courses of action; deliver concise, effective presentations to the Town Council, Town Commissions and members of the public.
• Coordinate with Police Department personnel to respond to public concerns related to traffic safety and circulation and parking.
• Provide staff support to other departments, boards, and commissions as directed.
• Coordinate with regional transportation agencies on transportation projects and funding opportunities, as directed.
• Maintain current program content on Town websites.
• Prepare and manage professional services contracts.
• Research and stay current on traffic engineering and transportation planning regulations, practices and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of traffic engineering inclusive of multi-modal transportation applications and practices.
• Signs and pavement markings standards; intersection and roadway capacity practices; intersection design; residential street design and traffic control.
• Transportation impact study elements and preparation processes; traffic signal operations; on‑ and off‑street parking standards; traffic control devices; and pavement management.
• GIS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and general software applications.
• Traffic engineering-related software such as Centracs Mobility, No Traffic Mobility OS, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Urban/SDK and Crossroads is preferred.

Ability to:

• Interpret plans and specifications; some GIS knowledge.
• Research and stay current on traffic engineering and transportation planning regulations, practices and technology.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence, deliver presentations before the Town Council and members of the public, and facilitate meetings.
• Design and review traffic control plans.
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with fellow employees and outside agencies in a team approach and the public.
• Work a varied schedule, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience or eight (8) years of part-time experience in traffic engineering, or closely related field, including drafting, surveying, and other specialized traffic training, licensure, etc. Background in transportation, planning, transportation engineering, traffic signal system operations, or public administration in a community development environment is desirable. Public sector experience preferred.

Education:

An Associate degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, civil engineering or closely related field is preferred.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver''s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Professional Engineer, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, or California Traffic Engineers license is preferred. Valid Construction Zone Safety Certification. Valid Signs and Markings Certification.

FLSA DISCLAIMER

This classification has been designated as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in this classification are not entitled to overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of (37.5) hours per week or in accordance with applicable state and local wage and hour laws.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

Employment with the Town of Danville is at-will and may be terminated at any time by the employee or the Town, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to applicable provisions of the Town's personnel policies, and applicable law. This job description is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, testing, or selection process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, should contact the Town of Danville Human Resources Division. The Town is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.