Job Summary

The Engineer III will lead the planning, implementation, and administration of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. This role focuses on improving neighborhood livability and safety through traffic calming, community engagement, and data-driven engineering solutions. The position requires strong technical expertise in traffic engineering, project management, and public communication.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Civil or related engineering and two (2) years of experience in an Engineer II or equivalent position and registration as a professional civil or structural engineer; - AND - • Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Professional Traffic Operation Engineer Certification
• Experience working with local government or public agencies.
• Familiarity with equity-focused transportation planning and Vision Zero principles.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of traffic engineering, civil engineering and of the physical sciences (hydraulics, mechanics, etc.) involved; urban and rural public sector traffic engineering and traffic signal design; proven project management skills, including engineering, administration and management principles/ practices; application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineering and survey staff, contractors, and the public; accomplish multiple priorities and projects within projected timeframes; adopt approved engineering methods and standards to the planning, design and construction of a variety of public works projects; read and interpret complex plans and specifications and become familiar with engineering standards; perform highly technical research work and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems; prepare, draft, interpret and utilize complex engineering plans, maps, specifications and reports, and to maintain orderly, accurate engineering records; perform complex and difficult engineering computations in designing major engineering projects; inspect and provide direction to technicians inspecting the work of contractors on complex engineering projects and to obtain adherence to plans and specifications; coordinate and effectively manage resources dedicated to a number of on‑going projects; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in  writing, including public speaking; give accurate and factual testimony at hearings or trials.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be February 9th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Program Management & Implementation

• Develop, administer, and oversee the Neighborhood Traffic Manageme