Transportation Engineer (Traffic Engineer)

Transportation Engineer (Traffic Engineer)

Looking for a collaborative and innovative work environment. Search no further. The City of Hollywood is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Traffic Engineer) who is results driven with proven leadership and organizational skills and a strong commitment to team environment dynamics.

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want top notch insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - medical, dental, vision and flexible spending plans. Need work life balance? We have got you covered with a 4-day work week and an award winning wellness program. And we dont stop there. The City of Hollywood provides a generous paid time off program inclusive of 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, personal leave, and sick leave. Repaying student loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Lets partner together and come grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply now!

Salary range for position within $83,626.30 - $133,802.80 annually. Dependent on qualifications.

Job Summary : Under direction of the City Engineer, performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of traffic control devices and programs. The incumbent serves as liaison between federal, state and county on transportation and traffic engineering matters. The employee also provides traffic engineering services to the Citys agencies, City Council, neighborhood association and the public. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

• Serves as liaison between federal, state and county officials on transportation and traffic engineering matters.
• Plans, directs and conducts traffic surveys, volume analyses, accident analyses and parking surveys.
• Reviews site plan and traffic impact studies; conducts traffic engineering studies and signal operation monitoring surveys.
• Develops engineering plans for signal and channelization installations.
• Prepares traffic signal timing schedules and diagrams.
• Recommends street striping and signage installations.
• Determines the need and justification for traffic control devices, parking lot entrances and one-way streets.
• Initiates intersection improvement projects, identifies and secures funds to complete such projects.
• Analyzes traffic problems and provides solutions.
• Advises elected officials and other departments on transportation and traffic issues.
• Provides technical guidance on neighborhood traffic management and implications.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

The Requirements :

Education / Experience :

Preferred

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

The Examination :

Required education and background information : Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and / or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination : Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests : written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and / or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidates position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywoods Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs : The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veterans Preference : The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veterans preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additional Information :

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives : The City of Hollywood has an ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions :

As of 12 / 15 / 2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. Reasonable accommodation : The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.