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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR

Job Location:

Address:  Regional Traffic, Central Region
1615 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Anticipated Salary: $ 94,000.00 - $ 99,000.00 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Job Summary:

This position assists the Regional Traffic Engineer in managing technical reviews and providing guidance and training to the Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES), serving primarily in the Central District. The position will provide supervision, direction and technical guidance to staff in area of assignment, and support to districts. Technical tasks will vary. Focus is on Transportation Systems Maintenance and Operations (TSM&O) functions such as plan review, traffic control, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliance on signing, striping and traffic signals, and approval of private developer traffic impact reports (TIA) and designs. Internal reports related to speed studies, signal warrants, and traffic control and
operations improvements are primary functions.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Review proposed for compliance with traffic standards for operational efficiency. Review formal traffic impact analyses for private developments. Conduct field reviews on internally and externally generated signal, lighting, signing and pavement marking requests for compliance, and provide inspection and direction toward compliance. Provide reviews on construction project development documents and Traffic Impact Analysis.

Attend proposed construction project field reviews. Review project assessments and preliminary design plans for programmed projects. Attend partnering and construction meetings for contracted projects. Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and participate with Roadway Safety Assessments (RSA). Assist districts during inspection of construction projects and permit projects. Use a state vehicle in course of job duties.

Meet with Federal, local government and agency officials, along with private businesses and members of the public as a representative of ADOT and Regional Traffic Engineering to respond to and/or resolve traffic related issues. Prepare all manner of correspondence for Regional Traffic Engineering.

Prepare formal traffic engineering studies as needed. Conduct field inspections and collect field data region wide. Analyze operational, geometric, and crash data to resolve traffic issues. Write formal traffic reports, develop potential projects and/or countermeasures, and coordinate with internal and external partners in obtaining concurrence.

Supervise Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES) staff as assigned, and provide direction on workload. Provide mentoring, quality control reviews, technical training, and on the job training for staff within the unit.

Approve and assign work orders to maintenance crews in signing/striping and traffic signals and lighting units.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- General Civil Engineering theory and practices.
- General Traffic Engineering theory and practices.
- Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and specifications.
- Project development, design and construction process.
- Department policies and procedures.
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and Highway Safety and Op