Location : Wilmington, NC

Job Type: Full Time-Regular

Job Number: 23-00049

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 02/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check

Education Verification

Drug Screen

Hiring Salary: $95,000 - $105,000

Full Salary Range: $ 82,290.00 - $131,664

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain the safety, capacity and reliability of the roadway and transportation systems. This is accomplished by analyzing and monitoring traffic patterns and signal operations, reviewing intersection design performance, supervising traffic plan preparations and plan review, managing capital and signal system design and upgrade projects, responding to requests and inquiries, identifying safety concerns, review and interpret crash reports, and reviewing traffic impact analyses. Other duties include participating in outside organizations and with outside agencies, assist with traffic management during special events, maintaining records, supervising staff, overseeing development, and performing evaluations.

Typical Tasks

Optimizes traffic signal systems by collecting data, observing operations, analyzing data, evaluating individual intersections, entering data, optimizing signal phasing and timings, reviewing and adjusting to optimize performance, adjusting and verifying timings, monitoring trends, and identifying safety and capacity restraints.

Manages intersection and system improvement projects by identifying projects and enhancements to programs, designing or overseeing improvement plans, assisting construction personnel, implementing construction phase timing plans and signal operational features, designing and implementing signal phasings and timings, and monitoring improvements.

Monitors signal systems by utilizing video surveillance, responding to citizen concerns, revising and adjusting timing changes, adjusting system to mitigate impacts, and educating the public regarding traffic control devices.

Maintains future capacity of roadway systems by establishing goals and priorities, providing technical input, reviewing impact analyses, and developing access management designs.

Oversees scheduled maintenance by reviewing and negotiating reimbursement agreements with outside agencies for maintenance costs, reviewing maintenance logs, and submitting reimbursement requests.

Develops and evaluates staff by identifying and scheduling seminars and classes for subordinates, and observing work performance and evaluating.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering and 4 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including a minimum of two years signal timing and analysis experience. Must have a North Carolina Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

Must have a Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of MUTCD and NCDOT traffic signal design and operation standards.
Knowledge of fiber optic routing and splicing design.
Knowledge of serial and ethernet system communications, including IP scheme design and protocols.
Experience with ATMS software and signal optimization software (Synchro, Tru-Traffic).
Previous supervisory experience

This position will require a post-offer driving history check, education verification and drug screen.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position generally requires works in an office setting.

Hiring Range: $95,000 to $105,000 Annually. Salary dependent on qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays, health insurance and 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.

If interested in applying for the listed position, submit applications on-line at

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) or 457 account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:

- NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

- Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year

- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.

- Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually

- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program

- Short & Long Term Disability

- Cancer & Critical Illness

- Accident Insurance

- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.**

01

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

02

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

High School Diploma or GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
None - N/A

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

How many years of progressively responsible engineering experience do you have?

I have no experience
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years or more

06

Do you have a professional engineering (PE) license? NOTE: PE Licensing by comity or reciprocity will have to be obtained within 180 days after hire.

Required Question