Assistant City Traffic Engineer

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant City Traffic Engineer . This position assists the City Traffic Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director in the effective administration and management of the Transportation Engineering Division within the Public Works Department; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department; supervises and coordinates programs and activities of the Transportation Engineering Division; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies. The vacancy is in the Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. The individual will supervise and coordinate assigned programs and activities of the Transportation Engineering Division. The ideal candidate for Assistant City Traffic Engineer is a skilled leader committed to providing safe, and sustainable transportation options to benefit our community, support our economy and enhance quality of life for all transportation system users. They have experience in exercising supervision over projects, programs, and personnel to design, build, operate and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure including, but not limited to, traffic signal systems, roadway and park lighting, roadway signage and pavement markings, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This individual is collaborative, exhibiting exceptional teamwork and advanced communication skills and can serve as the City’s liaison to internal City departments, peer agencies, and other pertinent organizations. The candidate also has experience managing Division programs including, but not limited to: Asset management and maintenance Traffic signal and flasher systems Roadway lighting Park/trail/facility/specialty lighting Signing and pavement markings Capital project management for transportation system improvements Intersection traffic control and operations Smart city, innovation, & advanced mobility Speed limits Street master planning Temporary traffic control Traffic calming/studies/analysis Transportation project funding Underground utility locating services Please attach a copy of your Professional Engineer license. *A requirement of the position is that you attach a cover letter and a detailed resume to your submitted employment application. Please address in your cover letter why you want to be an Assistant City Traffic Engineer for the City of Las Vegas and what you would look forward to the most in this role. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Experience Five years of progressively responsible professional (post-license) transportation experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Training Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in civil engineering, transportation or a field related to the essential functions. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in transportation, civil engineering, public administration, or business administration is desirable. License or Certificate Possession of a valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter. Possession of a valid professional civil engineer license on the date of application, and possession of a professional civil engineer license in the state of Nevada within 6 months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional (RSP), Level 1 or 2, certificates issued by the Transportation Professional Certification Board are desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr