City of Spokane
Senior Traffic Operations Engineer
City of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
The City of Spokane is hiring a Senior Traffic Operations Engineer to focus on signal timing, design of traffic control devices, geometric design, traffic control plans, and project plan reviews. This engineer will be City of Spokane's representative on the Spokane Regional Transportation Management Center's (SRTMC) Operating Board.
Key Responsibilities
Traffic Signal Operations and Timings -
Optimizes traffic computer systems and resolves malfunctions and programming errors. Supervises and coordinates with Street Department Traffic Engineering staff for the collection of turning movement volumes, investigates citizen inquiries, and directs signal maintenance technicians to adjust the signal operations. Projects and Agency Coordination -
Coordinates with internal and external staff to adjust signal timings during construction projects and special events. Maintains as-built signal drawings and volume data through coordination with signal techs. Design & Policy Review -
Reviews signal designs, ITS designs, and intersection geometry for operational concerns and adherence to COS and regional standards. Develops COS policy for signal and ITS components such as emergency vehicle preemption and radar speed signs. Designs and directs special traffic studies, including capacity analysis, traffic count inventories, and related traffic problems. Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal systems, illumination, signing and striping, and traffic control. Provides developers with existing signal parameters and develops future standard parameters to be used in development analysis. Open Entry Requirements
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
Education:
Must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering;
AND Experience:
Four years of experience in Traffic Engineering at the Professional level. For ITS/Signal Operations Engineer positions, at least two of the four years of experience must be in the ITS/Signal Operations area. License:
Applicants with PE certificates from other states must obtain Washington State certification within six months of appointment. Substitution:
A Master's Degree in Transportation or Traffic Engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-ITS/Signal Operation experience requirement. License
All applicants must possess a valid driver's license. BENEFIT COMPENSATION VALUE In addition to a salary, The City of Spokane provides a generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667. Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice. Candidates must pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for employment by the City of Spokane. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online. Upon request, at the time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience examination (T&E) with scoring weight assigned as follows: T&E: 100% T&E Examination Details
The Training and Experience examination with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com) upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications. Once you receive the link, the testing window is Thursday at 12:00 AM PST to the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM PST. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each examination question. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See Above", etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
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Traffic Signal Operations and Timings -
Optimizes traffic computer systems and resolves malfunctions and programming errors. Supervises and coordinates with Street Department Traffic Engineering staff for the collection of turning movement volumes, investigates citizen inquiries, and directs signal maintenance technicians to adjust the signal operations. Projects and Agency Coordination -
Coordinates with internal and external staff to adjust signal timings during construction projects and special events. Maintains as-built signal drawings and volume data through coordination with signal techs. Design & Policy Review -
Reviews signal designs, ITS designs, and intersection geometry for operational concerns and adherence to COS and regional standards. Develops COS policy for signal and ITS components such as emergency vehicle preemption and radar speed signs. Designs and directs special traffic studies, including capacity analysis, traffic count inventories, and related traffic problems. Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal systems, illumination, signing and striping, and traffic control. Provides developers with existing signal parameters and develops future standard parameters to be used in development analysis. Open Entry Requirements
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
Education:
Must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering;
AND Experience:
Four years of experience in Traffic Engineering at the Professional level. For ITS/Signal Operations Engineer positions, at least two of the four years of experience must be in the ITS/Signal Operations area. License:
Applicants with PE certificates from other states must obtain Washington State certification within six months of appointment. Substitution:
A Master's Degree in Transportation or Traffic Engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-ITS/Signal Operation experience requirement. License
All applicants must possess a valid driver's license. BENEFIT COMPENSATION VALUE In addition to a salary, The City of Spokane provides a generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667. Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice. Candidates must pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for employment by the City of Spokane. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online. Upon request, at the time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience examination (T&E) with scoring weight assigned as follows: T&E: 100% T&E Examination Details
The Training and Experience examination with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com) upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications. Once you receive the link, the testing window is Thursday at 12:00 AM PST to the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM PST. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each examination question. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See Above", etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
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