Traffic Engineering Technician / Senior Traffic Engineering

Traffic Engineering Technician / Senior Traffic Engineering Technician

This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on June 1, 2023.

Salary Range:

Traffic Engineering Technician: $23.50 - $31.49 Hourly

Senior Traffic Engineering Technician: $25.94 - $34.76 Hourly

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

Department / Division: Engineering & Transportation / Transportation Division

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Job Number: RC#901837

Minimum Qualifications:

Work Experience:

Traffic Engineering Technician: Requires one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, civil engineering, traffic engineering, computer design, or directly related to the core functions of this position.

Senior Traffic Engineering Technician: Requires two (2) years of full-time experience in traffic engineering including field work.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Traffic Engineering Technician: Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalency or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Senior Traffic Engineering Technician: Requires the equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in planning, civil engineering, traffic engineering, computer design, or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Additional Requirements:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

Criminal history background investigation

Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Post offer/pre-employment physical

Essential Functions:

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Pay Increases occur in July

12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave

Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month

Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Wellness Program Discount on health premiums

Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month

Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution