Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic EngineerThe City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Engineering Division, is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the team. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience and be well versed in best practices. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of operations and standard operating procedures of an engineering design and development review program.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Design, develop, and review comprehensive traffic control plans for construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.Conduct and review in-depth traffic studies, including volume counts, speed studies, intersection analysis and signalized arterial analyses (utilizing Synchro package), to assess traffic operation of current conditions and predict future traffic patterns. Utilize data-driven insights to recommend improvements and inform project planning.Perform safety audits and assessments based on traffic analysis, recommending improvements to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety.Oversee traffic engineering projects from concept through implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and resources. Ensure that project objectives align with overall transportation goals.Manage construction of CIP traffic related projects, working with contractors and ensuring compliance with Caltrans process and proceduresDevelop and review traffic design plans for roadways, intersections, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards.Work closely with city planners, contractors, and community stakeholders to integrate feedback into traffic designs and address concerns.Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing traffic design concepts, project updates, and analysis findings for stakeholders.Payroll/Classification Title: Senior EngineerSUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineer in that it provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work and provides oversight of Civil Engineer staff and activities.WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. This position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a directly related fieldFive (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/ project management experience in area of assignment. Incumbents assigned to traffic engineering, require experience in traffic signal design and transportation planningDepending on assignment, some positions may require:California Professional Engineering (PE) RegistrationCalifornia Professional Traffic Engineering (TE) registrationValid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving recordMust be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writingGENERAL INFORMATION:APPLICATION PROCESS:Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Engineering Division.Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.This position requires a 12 month probationary period.Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. View phone number on click.appcast.io dhs.gov/e-verifyIf you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Annette Adams at View email address on click.appcast.io: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 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