Traffic Engineer

Willdan Engineering is a division of Willdan, a full-service, multi-disciplinary California corporation that has specialized in consulting, engineering and planning services for governmental agencies for more than 40 years. Our understanding of the needs and challenges facing public agencies is unmatched in the industry. Willdan's professionals often serve to extend our clients' staff as city engineers and other public agency positions ranging from full-time, in-house staffing to interim or part-time assistance.

Willdan is seeking a full time Traffic Engineer to work in our Elk Grove Office. The selected individual will oversee a municipal Traffic Engineering Group of the City of Elk Grove's Public Works Department and perform the functions mandated by City Code, State Vehicle Code, and /or Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; manages and supervises a broad range of traffic-related activities involving installation of traffic controls, analyses of collisions/traffic problems, Speed Control Program/ Citywide traffic calming programs, Traffic Management Center; coordinates Group activities with Department of Public Works managers/staff, other City department managers/employees, outside vendors/contractors/agencies, and the general public as required; and assures Group compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

This is a mid-level management position involving a highly specialized technical field. Duties are administrative/managerial in nature, and the incumbent works with significant independent authority to perform work that is complex. The incumbent provides advanced technical engineering expertise in traffic-related areas. The Traffic Engineer works extensively with Department of Public Works managers/staff, other City department managers/employees, various public/private organizations, and the general public

Responsibilities include supervisory authority over subordinate management, technical, and/or support positions whose incumbents perform a wide range of traffic engineering and related services.

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls a wide range of activities to oversee the Traffic Engineering Group of the City's Department of Public Works; establishes Group priorities; monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of Group work products through quality control and related activities; develops, recommends, and implements Group goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the Department's core purpose, mission, vision, and values; recommends strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Group operations.
• As required by City Code, provides technical engineering expertise and authority regarding a variety of traffic-related issues; directs and authorizes plans and specifications for new and revised traffic signal systems; evaluates and approves the installation, or replacement of signals, signs, and markings; reviews and approves subdivision and site plans/re-zoning requests for traffic impact; reviews traffic-related collision reports to identify remedies when appropriate; oversees and develops Citywide traffic calming programs; oversees the Traffic Operations Center and the implementation of emergency traffic measures as needed.
• Develops, recommends, and administers the Group's budget(s); develops revenue projections; predicts resource needs and develops proposals; recommends and authorizes expenditures within limits of authority; administers internal fiscal control systems and procedures; oversees the use of automated systems and programs within the Group.
• Monitors legislation and assures Group compliance with traffic-related laws, regulations, statutes, and codes.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with Department of Public Works managers/staff, other City department managers/employees, public and private agencies, the general public, and others; may represent the Department as assigned; responds to and resolves inquiries and/or complaints; participates on committees and task forces as assigned; conducts and/or attends meetings, classes, conferences, and workshops as assigned.
• Selects, assigns, trains, directs, mentors, and evaluates subordinate staff, including subordinate managers, supervisors, technicians, and others; directs and/or participates in the preparation of complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, and other documents, including those required by law; makes presentations to individuals and/or groups as required; reviews and approves all Traffic Investigation reports and recommends mitigation measures.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles, practices, methods, tools, and materials essential to traffic engineering and management.
• California traffic-related laws, regulations, codes, and commonly-used manuals, including the California Vehicle Code, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Highway Capacity Manual, and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual.
• Occupational hazards related to traffic engineering operations and appropriate safety practices.
• Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
• Principles and practices of human resources management, supervision, and training.
• Public relations practices and techniques.
• Current literature, laws, regulations, and developments, as well as, various agencies that impact municipal traffic operations.
• Research methods; report writing techniques; statistical concepts and methods; principles and techniques of project management.
• Knowledge of Traffic Management Center (TMC) and traffic signal operations

Ability to:

• Manage a municipal traffic engineering operation; meet critical deadlines; make decisions under pressure.
• Use computer applications and software
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including managers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Develop, recommend, and administer policies and procedures necessary for efficient and effective operations.
• Develop, administer, and control a large traffic Group budget.
• Read and interpret complex laws and regulations impacting traffic management activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Council members and other public officials/managers, co-workers, public/private agencies, and the general public on a variety of issues.
• Prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Respond to media inquiries regarding traffic matters.
• Objectively analyze issues and develop effective solutions and recommendations.

The position requirements are:

• Registered Traffic Engineer in California is required and concurrent registration as a Civil Engineer is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five years performing supervisory-level professional traffic engineering work in a public or commercial setting. Ideally, such experience should have been gained in an urbanized metropolitan jurisdiction.
• Clean driving record

The selected candidate will be a key member of Willdan's Elk Grove team working with the management staff. They will be a self-initiator assisting senior management.

Willdan offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, and a dynamic work environment. WE offer a superior benefits package, with Willdan paying a considerable portion of all medical, dental and vision coverage offered and 100% of the basic life/AD&D insurance costs. All benefits are effective at date of hire. We also offer a 401(k) plan with matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. EOE M/F/D/V

*EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
*Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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