Senior Traffic Engineer (Engineer 3)

The City of Salem is hiring for Senior Traffic Engineer!
What you will do:As the Senior Traffic Engineer, you will oversee operations of the City’s traffic signals, school zone flashers, and streetlights. In this role you will work closely with the Traffic Signal Supervisor and Assistant Traffic Engineer on long-term planning for the City’s signal system and to advance the City’s goals of a safe and efficient transportation system.

Learn and grow:As part of the Traffic Engineering & Traffic Signals team, you will work closely with the City Traffic Engineer, Assistant City Traffic Engineer, and Signal Supervisor on department leadership, delivering on City priorities, and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system. This position will provide both leadership and technical growth opportunities through collaboration within the team and other partners across the City.

What you will do:Reporting to the City Traffic Engineer, the Senior Traffic Engineer is the lead engineer for the City’s traffic signal system. This includes project development, project management, and long-term planning for signal related projects. The Senior Traffic Engineer oversees the day-to-day work of the Assistant Traffic Engineer, whose primary focus is implementation of signal timing changes, addressing signal timing issues, and coordination with the City’s Traffic Signal Maintenance Team.

Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Oversee traffic signal operations, including leading efforts to retime corridors to improve safety and efficiency
• Coordination with other agencies, including Keizer, Marion County, and ODOT, on signal maintenance and operations under the Traffic Control Center Grant Agreement
• Coordinate with Engineering on capital projects through design and construction
• Assist Development Services with review of traffic signal elements throughout the development process
• Manage software related to traffic signal operations, including evaluating alternative software, planning for purchases, and managing agreements and contracts for software
• Represent Traffic Engineering at Council, Commission, and Neighborhood Association meetings
• Long-term planning and budgeting for signal system maintenance and upgrades
• Other traffic engineering duties as needed to support department goals and priorities

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which can be found by clicking here.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• 6% City Paid PERS pick up (Including IAP deferral)
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free employee health clinic.
• A flexible schedule may be available based on manager approval, normal working hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, work may be required outside regular working hours.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are theminimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, and ten (10) years of experience in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Professional Civil Engineer License (PE) required (or Comity to obtain a State of Oregon license required within one year of appointment to the position).

Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

What you will bring along:

• A desire to work as part of a collaborative team that is working to build partnerships across the City and experience working with diverse stakeholder groups
• An interest in continuing to learn new things to support advancing the City’s goals of a safe and efficient transportation system
• Experience leading teams and working with engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, regulations, and codes (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
• Understanding of traffic signal operations and best practices

About us:
The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and is currently working on a wide variety of capital improvement projects including: water treatment and distribution facilities, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, drainage facilities, parks, airport facilities, streets, bridges, traffic and pedestrian signals, and urban development projects. The recent Community Improvement Bond includes capital improvement projects for streets, bridges, parks, building renovations, and new building construction, adding $300 million to the current $280 million Capital Improvement Plan and providing at least 10 years of funded infrastructure to be delivered by our team.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search forEngineer III.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.

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