TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise invites applications for a Traffic Signal Systems Analyst who will shape how traffic moves within our fast-growing community. You will analyze real-world conditions, design signal timing, monitor system performance, and support the centralized signal system and Traffic Management Center.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, contractors, and partner agencies to implement practical solutions and improve safety and efficiency across the transportation network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of technical traffic signal systems experience is required; one year may substitute for each year of education.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate traffic signal operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement signal timing and coordination plans.
• Analyze traffic data and system performance to identify improvements.
• Support the operation of the City’s centralized traffic signal system and Traffic Management Center.
• Coordinate with engineering staff, field technicians, contractors, consultants, developers, other agencies, and the public.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Three years of technical traffic signal systems experience

Arizona Driver License

Tools

Traffic signal systems

Job description

Help shape how traffic moves through one of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities.

The City of Surprise Transportation Department is seeking a Traffic Signal Systems Analyst to join our Transportation Systems Management and Operations team. This position provides an opportunity to directly influence the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the City’s transportation network through traffic signal timing, system monitoring, data analysis, and intelligent transportation systems.

The ideal candidate enjoys combining technology, traffic operations, and problem-solving. You will evaluate real-world traffic conditions, develop and implement signal timing and coordination plans, analyze system performance, support the City’s centralized traffic signal system and Traffic Management Center, and work with engineering staff, field technicians, contractors, consultants, partner agencies, and the public.

If you are someone who enjoys using data and technology to identify transportation problems, develop practical solutions, and see the results of your work in the field, we encourage you to apply.

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform technical and analytical work in support of the City’s traffic signal systems, intelligent transportation systems, traffic management center operations, and transportation systems management and operations programs. Responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating traffic signal operations; developing, reviewing, and implementing signal timing plans; analyzing traffic data and system performance; supporting the operation of the City’s centralized traffic signal system; maintaining signal timing records and ITS databases; responding to traffic signal timing concerns; and coordinating with engineering staff, signal technicians, contractors, consultants, developers, other agencies, and the public.

Incumbents support the safe and efficient operation of the City’s transportation network by applying traffic engineering principles, traffic signal timing practices, applicable standards, and traffic operations technology. Work may include field observations, traffic data collection, plan review support, signal system troubleshooting, construction coordination, and Traffic Management Center support during incidents, construction, special events, and recurring congestion.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related field, and three (3) years of technical traffic signal systems experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed on job description. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.