City of San Antonio
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing advanced professional work coordinating or overseeing the planning and design of various traffic engineering projects. Provides traffic and transportation engineering services to develop the City's overall traffic and transportation plan. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Work Location
Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78254 Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Responsibilities
Applies technical expertise to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of projects relating to traffic and transportation engineering services. Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates in relations to traffic control; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves traffic and transportation design problems. Coordinates with other city departments in reviewing the transportation related elements of engineering plans for correctness and compliance to policies, ordinances and procedures of the city, state, and federal government. Develop and implement programs to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and transit safety and mobility. Prepares information and responses to City Council or general public questions and/or concerns relating to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety. Requests and evaluates proposals from consultants, monitors and approves compensation for professional traffic and transportation engineering services, and ensures compliance with project contracted services. Develop, modify, and implement signal timing plans and traffic signal controller parameters. Leads the installation of upgrades to traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting. Attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; and makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids. Assists with budget preparation for responsible division. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. No substitution for education allowed. Six (6) years of experience in traffic engineering which includes at least two (2) years as a registered Professional Engineer administering municipal engineering projects. Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer. Preferred Qualifications
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification (PTOE). Civil Engineer. Direct Traffic Engineering experience. Applicant Information
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of traffic safety and maintenance programs Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering related computer programs Knowledge of specifications for transportation and traffic signal construction projects Knowledge of engineering mathematics Knowledge of budget preparation Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs Skill in traffic operation and planning software packages as they relate to the evaluation and simulation of traffic control strategies Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff Ability to conduct engineering research and apply results to traffic and transportation engineering problems Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to establish and maintain good public relations Ability to prepare detailed technical reports Ability to interpret legal documents related to engineering Ability to plan and schedule engineering work to achieve long and short-term goals Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations Ability to work primarily in an office environment
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Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78254 Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Responsibilities
Applies technical expertise to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of projects relating to traffic and transportation engineering services. Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates in relations to traffic control; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves traffic and transportation design problems. Coordinates with other city departments in reviewing the transportation related elements of engineering plans for correctness and compliance to policies, ordinances and procedures of the city, state, and federal government. Develop and implement programs to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and transit safety and mobility. Prepares information and responses to City Council or general public questions and/or concerns relating to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety. Requests and evaluates proposals from consultants, monitors and approves compensation for professional traffic and transportation engineering services, and ensures compliance with project contracted services. Develop, modify, and implement signal timing plans and traffic signal controller parameters. Leads the installation of upgrades to traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting. Attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; and makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids. Assists with budget preparation for responsible division. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. No substitution for education allowed. Six (6) years of experience in traffic engineering which includes at least two (2) years as a registered Professional Engineer administering municipal engineering projects. Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer. Preferred Qualifications
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification (PTOE). Civil Engineer. Direct Traffic Engineering experience. Applicant Information
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of traffic safety and maintenance programs Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering related computer programs Knowledge of specifications for transportation and traffic signal construction projects Knowledge of engineering mathematics Knowledge of budget preparation Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs Skill in traffic operation and planning software packages as they relate to the evaluation and simulation of traffic control strategies Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff Ability to conduct engineering research and apply results to traffic and transportation engineering problems Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to establish and maintain good public relations Ability to prepare detailed technical reports Ability to interpret legal documents related to engineering Ability to plan and schedule engineering work to achieve long and short-term goals Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations Ability to work primarily in an office environment
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