Job Posting: City of Fort Collins, CO - City Traffic Engineer
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City Traffic Engineer
Salary Range: $125,000-$135,000
Location: City of Fort Collins, Traffic Operations, 626 Linden, Fort Collins CO 80524
Job Description:
The Fort Collins Traffic Engineer is uniquely positioned to shape the future of transportation for Fort Collins as we shift away from thinking about our transportation system as a function and consider it an essential component in achieving our long-term goals for greater livability and prosperity for all. At its foundation, the Traffic Engineer leads the operation and maintenance of a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system using signs, signals, pavement markings, intelligent transportation systems, and other programs. The Traffic Engineer develops short-term and long-range plans and prepares the department's annual budget based on the goals and growth objectives of the department. The Traffic Engineer oversees operation and development of the City's Traffic Operations Center and effectively manages traffic calming efforts where applicable. This position directly manages the Assistant Traffic Engineer, the Traffic Systems Engineer, and the Senior Supervisor of Transportation Operations and indirectly manages a dedicated team responsible for all aspects of signal timing, signal construction, signal maintenance, signing and paint marking, and work area traffic control for the City. Importantly, the Traffic Engineer listens to and responds to community complaints and concerns. A highly collaborative position, the Traffic Engineer develops and coordinates work activities of the Traffic Operations department with other City departments and divisions as needed in order to sustain and enhance safety and service levels to the public. This position routinely assists and participates in transportation planning, which also includes streets planning. The Traffic Engineer performs and oversees development review and traffic impact studies and reviews plans to ensure appropriate traffic engineering solutions are in place to mitigate development impacts.
The Successful Candidate
The Traffic Engineer is a strategic thinker who easily sees the big picture and long-term potential for effective traffic operations. The successful candidate maintains an understanding of the issues affecting the Fort Collins transportation ecosystem and leverages that knowledge to drive decisions. The Traffic Engineer brings a fresh, yet experienced voice and perspective to initiatives with a proven ability to move projects forward.
The ideal candidate encourages a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that supports and enables the City to embrace new ideas and operational enhancements with a focus on safety. By providing progressive and innovative leadership, the Traffic Engineer is motivated to make a difference in the community.
The successful candidate is well rounded with wideranging transportation knowledge including traffic engineering, traffic control, traffic codes, signal systems, and signs and maintenance. The ideal candidate embraces multi-modal transportation and actively collaborates on smart city initiatives involving safe and effective shared space for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. In addition to monitoring best practices, the successful candidate looks at data in a comprehensive way to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to ensure operational efficiency of the entire traffic operations system.
The Traffic Engineer works with other City departments and partner agencies to find solutions to sometimes challenging problems. The successful candidate has excellent communication skills and can easily explain complex engineering ideas to the layperson in writing or in conversation. A collaborative leader, the Traffic Engineer values the opinions of others and encourages diversity of thought. The ideal candidate is flexible and always looks for solutions within the regulatory requirements. Considered a calculated risk taker, the ideal candidate maintains a focus on safety while routinely supporting innovative ideas that drive success. The preferred candidate is an active listener who values honesty and integrity and believes in fostering mutual respect at all levels.
Importantly, the Traffic Engineer is confident and diplomatic with a willingness to push back as needed. The successful candidate naturally develops positive relationships, establishes a high level of trust, and enjoys leading a talented and dedicated team. The Traffic Engineer has a strong background in leading and managing staff with empathy and compassion.
The ideal candidate employs a leadership style that invites participation and gathers input, but at the end of the day is decisive and results oriented. Above all, the Traffic Engineer promotes an environment where creativity, communication, and customer service are highly valued.
Qualifications
At least ten years of progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience with at least three years in a leadership and management capacity, preferably with a municipality. Advanced knowledge of traffic engineering practices and procedures, including design and construction, and the ability to apply full scope of theory, principles, concepts, and methodologies is essential. Strong familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is crucial. Prior experience developing and managing a budget is required. A professional engineering license is required with a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification encouraged. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education that enable success as the Traffic Engineer will be considered.
Compensation
The City of Fort Collins offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package, which includes a market competitive salary of $125,000-$135,000. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Additionally, the City of Fort Collins offers other benefits, including 401(a) and 457 deferred compensation plans with an employer contribution, optional Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and relocation assistance for the successful out-of-area finalist.
HOW TO APPLY
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