Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Salary: $50,808.16 - $81,293.00 Annually

Location: City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Department of Public Works

Job Number: 01885

Closing: 5/25/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The City of Roanoke is currently seeking an energetic, dedicated team player to fill a vacant Traffic Engineer I / Complete Streets / Vision Zero Coordinator position in Transportation Division’s Traffic Engineering section.

Top candidates for this position will possess experience and knowledge in traffic operations, traffic analysis, multi-modal planning, complete streets, vision zero, and public engagement. This position will assist the City Traffic Engineer to maintain current programs, expand existing programs, and initiate new programs (such as Vision Zero) that aim to improve traffic operations for all modes of transportation within the City of Roanoke. This position also requires knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices in project management, signal operation, traffic studies, signs, pavement markings, and traffic control. Further, this position will work in planning, organizing, and coordinating traffic operations with both in-house and contracted field operations staff.

Candidates for the Traffic Engineer I / Complete Streets / Vision Zero Coordinator position should possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Registration for Architects and Engineers with a major in Civil Engineering or a related field. In addition, candidates should possess a minimum of one year of professional experience in transportation engineering or transportation planning, as well as project management. Recognition as an Engineer-in-training in the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred. Finally, the candidate shall possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Roanoke, Virginia, is a unique locality with amenities that you would expect from a dynamic urban center without losing the charm of a small town. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and mountain bike trails, rivers, lakes, and snow skiing nearby, the City of Roanoke is one of the area's largest employers, offering competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans. Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Performs engineering work related to design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the City's transportation system. Assists the City Traffic Engineer with the supervision and oversight of the Traffic Engineering Section as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Managing state and federal funded projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation VDOT
• Prepares State and Federal transportation improvement grant funding applications for local projects
  
• Conduct, reviews, and analysis traffic engineering studies.
  
• Prepares signal warrant analysis, signal timing plans, and pavement marking plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation engineering projects
  
• Work in coordination with the signal and sign operation supervisors to assist on projects related to maintenance of traffic operation facilities including signal timing operations, paving marking projects, sign installation, and others
  
• Coordinate pedestrian, bicycle and accessibility related projects and their implementation in the City right-of-way
  
• Performs site plan, subdivision plat, and traffic impact study reviews
  
• Assists and reviews traffic control setups for assemblies, parades, street closures, are according to MUTCD standards and VDOT standards
  
• Handles and responds to traffic-related citizens' complaints and requests, and conducts field investigations
  
• Assigns and prepares monthly work orders and oversees the City street lighting program and guardrail repair program
  
• Project and construction management/ oversight
  
• Review and setup for temporary traffic control
  
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, Synchro, etc.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises traffic engineering staff as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Registration board for Architects and Engineers with a major in civil engineering or related field; one year professional experience and/or training in engineering work and project management preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Recognition as an Engineer-in-training in the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; or walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.