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Traffic Operations Engineer or Assistant Traffic Engineer

Salary

$79,171.00 - $135,175.00 Annually

Location

MN 55901, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20240024A

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/03/2024

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:

Traffic Operations Engineer or Assistant Traffic Engineer

Public Works - Engineering Division

Nature of Work

The City of Rochester is seeking a Traffic Operations Engineer or Assistant Traffic Engineer to perform civil engineering work for public infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include: conducting traffic investigations and writing reports, performing and managing traffic operations studies, providing recommendations, and implementing solutions in conformance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD).

The Traffic Operations Engineer or Assistant Traffic Engineer regularly communicate and collaborate with consultants, designers, contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, utility companies, other departments, divisions and others.

The Traffic Operations Engineer classification is distinguished from the Assistant Traffic Engineer classification by the applicant's qualifications, increased complexity and diversity of engineering plans and reports developed by individuals in the classification, as well as the management of traffic, transportation and parking capital improvement projects.

Pay:

Traffic Operations Engineer: $91,918- $108,139 per year, depending on qualifications with advancement to $135,175.

Assistant Traffic Engineer: $79,171 - $93,142 per year, depending on qualifications with advancement to $116,429.

To have your application considered with the first round of application review, please apply by October 23, 2024.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

Key Responsibilities for Traffic Operations Engineer and Assistant Traffic Engineer

*Provide internal and external customer service and represent the Public Works Department in relationships with service providers, citizens, and other agencies.

• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information regarding unsafe or undesirable traffic conditions, and parking issues and services.

• Assist and coordinate with other City departments on contracts, claims, appeals, and other matters.

• Represent the City regarding parking and traffic issues and act as a liaison between other governmental agencies as assigned.

• Conduct presentations and trainings on complex and technical information to City Council, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations.

• Develop temporary traffic control plans for City projects, and review temporary traffic control plans for right-of-way obstruction permits.

• Review and respond to special event requests such as parades, marathons, fund raising events, and other events that require the use of the City's transportation system.

• Perform, evaluate, and recommend engineering analyses of traffic and street lighting activities, traffic control systems, traffic flow conditions, crashes, problems, complaints, conflicts and remedial possibilities and assists with preparation of investigations and reports.

• Assist with all aspects of the City's traffic/transportation related programs such as: The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, and The Residential Permit Parking Program.

*Review and support traffic, transportation, and parking construction projects.

• Design transportation engineering projects, including specifications for traffic signals, traffic signs and markings, street lighting, channelization, traffic calming measures, and parking facilities.

• Provide Project Management support for assigned traffic/transportation and parking related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

• Assist in the review of street layouts, designs, traffic impact reports, and other reports for new developments.

• Coordinate traffic control/detours for major street and highway projects for the City or other agencies.

• Administer the request for proposal (RFP) process in accordance with the City and state regulations.

• Make a recommendation for the contract awards to City Council; draft the contract agreements for approval.

• Negotiate, prepare, and obtain City Council approval of construction documents.

• May undertake signal timing and other operational projects.

Additional Duties for Traffic Operations Engineer

*Serve as project manager for traffic, transportation and parking capital improvement projects.

• Develop project scopes, prepare requests for proposals, and administer consultant contracts for traffic, transportation and parking design and construction projects.

• Manage internal and/or consultant design team.

• Ensure technical feasibility and conformance with applicable municipal, county, state, and federal standards, permits, ordinances, laws and other regulations.

• Organize and facilitate neighborhood meetings during the design and construction phases as necessary.

• Obtain required permits for the construction of capital improvement projects.

• Manage project construction, including the scope of work, budget, schedule and records for each assigned capital improvement project.

• Communicate project-related information to consultants, contractors, neighbors, governmental agencies, Public Works Department staff, and elected officials as appropriate.

• Negotiate, prepare, and obtain City Council approval of construction documents.

*Design and review transportation engineering projects, including specifications for traffic signals, traffic signs and markings, street lighting, channelization, traffic calming measures, and parking facilities.

• Plan, and design for ADA Transition Plan projects and upgrades.

• Manage various civil engineering activities related to planning, designing, construction, reconstruction, utility coordination, inspection, and maintenance of various traffic engineering projects.

• Review of street layouts, designs, traffic impact reports, and other reports for new developments.

• Coordinate traffic control/detours for major street and highway projects for the City or other agencies.

• Undertake signal timing and other operational projects.

Perform other related duties as required.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Traffic Operations Engineer

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in municipal engineering or related field

AND

EIT/FE Certification

A Professional Engineer's license with the State of Minnesota within six months of hire.

Assistant Traffic Engineer

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

EIT/FE Certification with 6 months of hire.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid Driver's License

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light /Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force infrequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or up 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: sitting, walking, simultaneous and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.

Occasional demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, reaching, and handling.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)

Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers, trucks, excavation equipment, cranes)

Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, clothing, etc.)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your preferred name?

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

• Less than 2 years post-secondary training

• Completion of a 2 year program or degree

• Completion of a 4 year program or degree

• Completion of a Master's degree or higher

• None of the above

  04

  Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

• Civil Engineering

• A field of study closely related to the above

• My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above

• N/A - I do not have a degree

  05

  Which of the following describes your current Professional Engineering licensure? (select all that apply)

• Licensed Engineer in Training

• Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Minnesota

• Registered Professional Engineer with another State

• Do not currently possess any Engineer license

  06

  How many years of professional municipal engineering experience do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• More than 1 year but less than 2 years

• More than 2 years but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 4 years

• More than 4 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years

  07

  Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your experience preparing Traffic Engineering Reports (i.e. Traffic Impact Reports, Intersection Control Evaluations, or Project Feasibility Reports) for public infrastructure?

• Limited - I have provided some input, but have not accomplished such reports

• Moderate - I have occasionally prepared traffic reports

• Extensive - I have routinely/frequently prepared traffic reports

  09

  Please indicate the areas of Civil / Municipal Engineering that you are PROFICIENT in: (select all that apply)

• Construction Management

• Pavement (bituminous and concrete) construction or design

• MnDOT standards

• Bridge construction

• Urban street design

• ADA standards

• Construction inspection and oversight

• None of the above

  10

  Please indicate the versions of software in which you are proficient. (Select all that apply)

• GIS

• Civil 3D

• AutoCAD

• Synchro/SimTraffic

• VISSIM

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Access or other similar database software

• None of the above

  11

  Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

  12

  Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license or valid driving privileges in the State of Minnesota?

• Yes

• No

  13

  OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training and/or work experience you feel makes you a more qualified candidate for this position.

  14

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Rochester

Address

201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone

(507) 328-2555

Website

https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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