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Traffic Engineering Specialist
City of Glendale (AZ)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
💰 $94,662/yr($63,107/yr – $94,662/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 2026-04700
Department: Transportation
Division: Barricade Management
Job classification: Traffic Engineering Specialist
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Transportation
Summary
Salary:This position is a Grade 318 with an annual salary between $63,107-$94,662
About Us and the Role:
The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment.
The Traffic Engineering Specialist performs highly technical and skilled professional work related to traffic engineering, including the design, implementation, inspection, review, and scheduling of traffic control devices such as pavement markings, traffic signing, construction barricades, and/or event barricading, depending on area of assignment. Collaborates with contractors, city staff, and external stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations.
The ideal candidate for the role will have an Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or a related field with coursework in traffic engineering, pavement markings, or barricading, and three years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic control, or barricading.
Benefits:
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status position’s offer:
- The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
- Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
- Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).
Retirement:
- This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 11.98% Effective 7/1/26.
Examples of duties
Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to:- Designs and drafts for traffic signing, pavement markings, construction barricades, and/or event barricading using computer-aided design software and inventory tracking systems.
- Conducts field inspections to ensure proper placement, visibility, and compliance with approved plans and safety standards.
- Reviews barricade and/or traffic control plans submitted by contractors, utility companies, and event organizers for adherence to established guidelines.
- Coordinates road closures and restrictions within city rights-of-way and neighboring municipalities for special events, construction activities, and other needs.
- May work traffic control for city-sponsored events and projects.
- Investigates and resolves service requests related to traffic signs, pavement markings, and/or barricades.
- Attends pre-construction and/or post-construction meetings to discuss traffic control barricading needs.
- Develops technical standards and drawings for traffic signing, pavement markings, and/or barricading.
- Tracks contract costs for barricading services and approves vendor payments.
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