Job Opportunity - Maricopa County: ITS Operations Engineer

Posted by azite on Nov. 1, 2022  /  Arizona Section Notifications, Arizona Section Job Postings  /  Subscribe 0

Posting Date

10/27/22

Application Deadline

11/10/22

Pay Range

$65,312 - 92,352 annually

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Traffic Signal Operations Engineer works in a state-of-the-art Traffic Management Center to improve traffic flow by using cutting-edge Intelligent Transportation Systems. In this role, high importance is placed on using today’s traffic signal technology, ITS, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Metrics, and other data to predict traffic conditions and keep traffic moving efficiently.

If you are a self-motivated individual who likes to take on new challenges, consider joining our team!

About Us

We value your time.  The time with your family.  The time you spend on the road.  And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections. 

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

• Two years of professional pre-registration experience in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering, traffic signal operations, timing, maintenance, or ITS

• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training may substitute for the aforementioned experience

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

• Arizona driver’s license upon hire

Job Contributions

• Develop and implement traffic signal timing plans and coordination plans

• Monitor and analyze arterial traffic flows using ITS tools, social media, modeling using Synchro and other traffic signal timing software, automated traffic signal performance metrics, and travel time mapping tools

• Investigate and analyze traffic signal and traffic congestion concerns, make logical recommendations based on findings, and execute solutions

• Identify trends related to traffic congestion and traffic signal performance using spreadsheets and other data analytics tools

• Operate the Adaptive Signal Control Technology systems and implements advanced signal timing strategies

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Selection Procedure

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  

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