The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Engineering Division, is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the team. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience and be well versed in best practices. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of operations and standard operating procedures of an engineering design and development review program.
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Traffic Control Plans: Design, develop, and review comprehensive traffic control plans for construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Traffic Analysis: Conduct and review in-depth traffic studies, including volume counts, speed studies, intersection analysis and signalized arterial analyses (utilizing Synchro package), to assess traffic operation of current conditions and predict future traffic patterns. Utilize data-driven insights to recommend improvements and inform project planning.
Safety Assessments: Perform safety audits and assessments based on traffic analysis, recommending improvements to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Project Management: Oversee traffic engineering projects from concept through implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and resources. Ensure that project objectives align with overall transportation goals.
Construction Management: Manage construction of CIP traffic related projects, working with contractors and ensuring compliance with Caltrans process and procedures
Traffic Design: Develop and review traffic design plans for roadways, intersections, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with city planners, contractors, and community stakeholders to integrate feedback into traffic designs and address concerns.
Reporting: Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing traffic design concepts, project updates, and analysis findings for stakeholders.
Payroll/Classification Title: Senior Engineer
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineer in that it provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work and provides oversight of Civil Engineer staff and activities.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. This position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.
The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
Essential Functions
(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)
Reviews, evaluates, develops and/or verifies plans, specifications, proposals, contracts, designs and/or other technical documents; monitors compliance with goals, standards, policies, procedures, codes, regulations and related laws. May assign work and monitor the completion of work by others.
Coordinates reviews and meetings with architects, engineers, departments/divisions, regulatory agencies, inspectors, consultants, public representatives and/or other engineering project/program- related resources; provides technical subject matter expertise and professional engineering support; reviews and reports on progress of action items and/or projects.
Troubleshoots, investigates and resolves issues related to projects or processes in assigned area; monitors compliance-related items and issues; performs research and analysis; provides recommendations and implements solutions.
Prepares and maintains reports, studies, agendas, schedules, correspondence, estimates, technical engineering documents and/or other project management-related documentation; delivers presentations; researches, prepares and presents recommended solutions and process enhancements.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to traffic engineering may be responsible for:
Reviewing and approving traffic control plans as produced internally and by contractors/consultants;
Reviewing, analyzing and providing comments on traffic impact studies and environmental impact reports related to traffic;
Evaluating traffic design engineering projects for conformance to codes and standards;
Managing Capital Improvement projects, monitoring their progress and produce the necessary documentation to support the project and its funds;
Performing design plan checks to ensure design integrity, compliance with specifications and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
EDUCATION :
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or directly related field
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/ project management experience in area of assignment. Incumbents assigned to traffic engineering, require experience in traffic signal design and transportation planning
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
California Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
California Professional Traffic Engineering (TE) registration
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
