SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER

City of Long Beach; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach seeks a qualified Traffic Engineer to supervise engineering staff, oversee traffic systems, and prepare technical documents. Candidates must have a valid engineering license in California and five years of relevant experience. This role involves significant responsibilities, including budget preparation and public presentations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience.
• Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineering and administrative staff in Traffic Engineering Division.
• Oversees traffic signal timing and intelligent transportation systems.
• Prepares project reports, plans, specifications, and estimates.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Education

Engineering degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 13, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, May 30, 2025.

(EXTENDED)

Under direction, supervises the activities of assigned engineering and administrative staff in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and Engineering Design Division of the Harbor Department; oversees the design of signing and striping, traffic control, traffic signal timing, traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems (ITS); performs traffic and transportation research, analysis, planning, and design; oversees preparation and/or prepares project reports, plans, specifications, estimates, grant applications, progress reports, and other technical documents; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; monitors the work of consultants/contractors performing traffic/transportation engineering for the City; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; makes presentations to the City Council, City management, commissions, and community groups; responds to inquiries and work requests by the public, council offices, and/or City Departments; may act as the City Traffic Engineer in his/her absence while working in the Public Works Department; and performs other related duties as required.

Candidates MUST meet both A and B requirements:

1. Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*

AND

1. Five or more years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience gained after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an engineering degree or after passing the Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) examination (proof required)*. One of the five years of the required experience must have been gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofssubmitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to supervise personnel.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule including nights, weekends, overtime, and fieldwork may be required.

A valid driver's license and a current DMV record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) certification from Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by December 20, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at [phone].

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at [phone]. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone]. For hearing impaired, call [phone].

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. K68NN-25 TM:STE CSC 12/11/2024