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Senior ITS Traffic Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

Traffic Signal Design Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

Pedestrian Safety Coordinator (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

Traffic Signal Design Manager (Traffic Engineering Supervisor) - Street Transportation Department

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Senior ITS Traffic Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities. 

The Street Transportation Department has a vacancy for a Senior ITS Traffic Engineer (Traffic Engineer III). This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC) within the Arterial Systems Management Section. The TMC manages the City's over 1,200 signalized intersections through the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Duties include directing Signal Systems Specialist II's and I's engaged in technical duties such as traffic signal timing and coordination, traffic modeling and simulations, traffic signal studies and computerized traffic signal programming and control. The Senior ITS Traffic Engineer will proactively oversee and manage traffic utilizing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices, coordinating, and managing traffic for special events and incidents in real-time, and handling complaints and inquiries from the public regarding traffic signal operations such as phasing, timing, or maintenance history. This position must perform work that requires a high level of competence and expertise, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to successfully deal with a wide range of stakeholders.

This position will also represent the City in meetings with city, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as other public agencies, and professional organizations. Some of these speaking events are held after normal work hours and occasionally on weekends, requiring flexibility of scheduled work hours. Currently there is one vacancy in the Street Transportation Department. The Senior ITS Traffic Engineer will report the Traffic Engineering Supervisor.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of:

• Traffic engineering principles, construction and maintenance practices.
• Traffic control devices such as traffic signals, pedestrian hybrid beacons, and rapid flashing beacons.
• Computerized traffic control systems such as advanced traffic management systems such as KITs, TransSuite, or Centracs.
• The principles, techniques and methods of pavement marking and traffic routing.
• Current literature and research in the field of traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems. 

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Compile statistical data and prepare reports on traffic problems.
• Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone or in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
• Handle high level sensitive traffic related requests in a thorough and timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material in the English language.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids.
• Observe data or objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards. 

Proficiency in:

• Traffic signal timing and operations, Traffic modeling and analysis, Light rail operations, and network configurations.

SALARY

Pay Range: $93,121 to $137,592 annually

Hiring Range: $93,121 to $124,800 annually 

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• One year at a senior traffic engineering level.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or transportation engineering, or a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer within 12 months of hire; current certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
• Experience with intelligent transportation systems, advanced transportation management systems, programming traffic signal controllers, traffic signal systems, and other related equipment.
• Experience in traffic signal timing, modeling, and performing calculations for yellow change, red clearance, and pedestrian clearance intervals.
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working in a real-time traffic management environment such as a traffic management center.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Project management experience.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 23, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

REFERENCE

Traffic Engineer III, JC:21130, ID# 58127, 06/04/25, USM, VM, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Traffic Signal Design Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Street Transportation Department, Traffic Services Division ensures safe movement for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Traffic Services Division has a vacancy for a Traffic Signal Design Engineer (Traffic Engineer III). This position will manage and provide technical analysis, design guidance, and quality assurance for a wide range of City and non-City projects. This position may involve supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel engaged in planning, designing, collecting, and analyzing data and information related to traffic engineering projects. Under the general supervision of the Traffic Signal Design Engineering Manager (Traffic Engineering Supervisor), this position will make key decisions and recommendations regarding projects. This role requires strong competence, expertise, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders. The Traffic Signal Design Engineer may represent the City in meetings with city, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as other public entities, community groups, and professional organizations. Some of these meetings may take place after normal working hours or on weekends, requiring flexibility in scheduled work hours.

This position involves applying professional traffic engineering knowledge and skills to various engineering functions. Responsibilities include managing and providing guidance to design staff responsible for planning, designing, and constructing new and retrofitted traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in coordination with the Traffic Operations section of the Traffic Services Division. Other duties include planning, designing, and constructing streetlights, conducting general traffic engineering design and plan reviews, and addressing traffic engineering problems with improvement plans.

Additionally, the Traffic Signal Design Engineer will manage Development Agreements for right-of-way improvements, design and approve plans for safe traffic control and flow, respond to public concerns, and collaborate with department and division heads on related issues. They will also represent the City of Phoenix on regional committees, obtain internal approval, and manage projects of varying scope related to traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). This position will investigate concerns raised by multiple stakeholders and present on traffic engineering topics to interested groups.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Advanced technical skills in electrical planning, design, and construction of traffic signals, streetlights, and light rail systems.
• Knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning, policy, and engineering.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and successful project completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills include the ability to prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse groups, including the public, outside agencies, and internal departments.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in transportation design, including those found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guides, and other relevant publications.
• Proficient in the principles and methods of effective employee supervision, encompassing planning, assigning tasks, providing feedback and evaluation, addressing performance issues, and training employees on established procedures.

SALARY

Pay Range: $93,121 to $137,592 annually

Hiring Range: $93,121 to $124,800 annually  

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• One year at a senior traffic engineering level.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or transportation engineering, or a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer within 12 months of hire; current certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer preferred.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

Experience with/in: 

• Maintaining a professional demeanor and possessing soft skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Applying MUTCD, NACTO, and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Coordinating and delivering technical presentations to agencies, the City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public.
• Evaluating technical information.
• Developing and managing budgets.
• Supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preparing reports and presentations.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 23, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

REFERENCE

Traffic Engineer III, JC:21130, ID# 58260, 06/05/25, USM, VM, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Pedestrian Safety Coordinator (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Street Transportation Department, Traffic Services division ensures safe movement for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Traffic Services Division has a vacancy for a Pedestrian Safety Coordinator (Traffic Engineer III). The Pedestrian Safety Coordinator manages technical analysis, design guidance, and quality assurance for various City and non-City projects while supervising staff involved in traffic engineering data.

The Pedestrian Safety Coordinator oversees the Office of Pedestrian Safety, analyzing pedestrian fatalities and collisions to identify trends. This position will conduct studies to improve infrastructure, education, and enforcement for traffic safety and collaborate with engineers and police to develop citywide policies. Under the general supervision of the Traffic Safety Engineering Supervisor, the Pedestrian Safety Coordinator makes key decisions and recommendations using technical and communication skills. This role requires strong competence, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders. The Pedestrian Safety Coordinator may represent the City in meetings with various agencies. These events occur after regular work hours and occasionally on weekends, requiring flexibility in scheduled work hours.

Key responsibilities include evaluating city policies for pedestrian facilities, building partnerships, managing projects, securing funding, running safety education programs, and engaging with the public and media. This position supervises engineering staff who assist with traffic engineering planning and data analysis.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong written and verbal communication skills include the ability to prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and successful project completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse groups, including the public, outside agencies, and internal departments.
• Knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning, policy, and engineering.
• Understanding of best practices in transportation design, including those found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guides, and other relevant publications.

SALARY

Pay Range: $93,121 to $137,592 annually

Hiring Range: $93,121 to $124,800 annually  

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• One year at a senior traffic engineering level.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or transportation engineering, or a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer within 12 months of hire; current certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer preferred.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

Experience in/with: 

• Maintaining a professional demeanor and possessing soft skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Applying MUTCD, NACTO, and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Coordinating and delivering technical presentations to agencies, the City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public.
• Evaluating technical information.
• Developing and managing budgets.
• Supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preparing reports and presentations.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 23, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

REFERENCE

Traffic Engineer III, JC:21130, ID# 58246,06/04/25, USM, VM, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer (Traffic Engineer III) - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Street Transportation Department, Traffic Services Division ensures safe movement for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Traffic Services Division has a vacancy for a Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer (Traffic Engineer III). This position will manage and provide technical analysis, design guidance, and quality assurance for a variety of City and non-City projects. Under the general supervision of the Traffic Safety Engineering Supervisor, the Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer will make key decisions and recommendations on projects, utilizing technical and communication skills across a broad range of operational elements. The position requires a high level of competence and expertise, engineering judgement, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse array of stakeholders. The Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer may represent the City in meetings with city, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as other public organizations, community and residential groups, and professional associations. Some of these meetings may take place outside of normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, necessitating a flexible schedule.

This position oversees the traffic calming program, the traffic investigation section, the school safety program, and other transportation initiatives, which involve managing operational and capital budgets. Additional responsibilities may include specialized areas such as traffic safety, bicycle facility design, traffic capacity analysis, parking management, traffic signal warranting, pavement marking and signing, and the selection of appropriate traffic control devices. The role involves frequent interaction with the public and occasional contact with elected officials and media. The Neighborhood Traffic Operations Engineer will also give presentations on the traffic calming program, the school safety program, and other transportation initiatives to neighborhood associations, schools, and the general public. This position supervises professional and paraprofessional engineering staff who assist with traffic calming, and school safety. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong written and verbal communication skills include the ability to prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of best practices in transportation design, including those found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guides, and other relevant publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse groups, including the public, outside agencies, and internal departments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and successful project completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues with a diverse range of audiences.

SALARY

Pay Range: $93,121 to $137,592 annually

Hiring Range: $93,121 to $124,800 annually  

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• One year at a senior traffic engineering level.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or transportation engineering, or a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer within 12 months of hire; current certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer preferred.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with:

• Maintaining a professional demeanor and possessing soft skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Applying MUTCD, NACTO, and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Coordinating and delivering technical presentations to agencies, the City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public.
• Evaluating technical information.
• Developing and managing budgets.
• Supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preparing reports and presentations.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 23, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

REFERENCE

Traffic Engineer III, JC:21130, ID# 58251, 06/06/25, USM, VM, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Traffic Signal Design Manager (Traffic Engineering Supervisor) - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Street Transportation Department, Traffic Services Division, is responsible for ensuring the safe movement of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The Traffic Services Division has a vacancy for a Traffic Signal Design Manager (Traffic Engineering Supervisor). The Traffic Signal Design Manager will provide leadership, technical analysis, design guidance, and quality assurance for a variety of both City and non-City projects. This position requires making decisions and providing key recommendations on all projects by utilizing technical expertise and communication skills to influence both tactical and strategic outcomes across a wide range of operational components.

The Traffic Signal Design Manager represents the City in meetings with city, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as other public entities, community and residential groups, stakeholder organizations, and professional associations. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of competence and expertise, critical thinking abilities, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders. This position will oversee the daily administrative and technical functions of the Traffic Services Division's Traffic Design teams and programs. The Traffic Signal Design Manager must possess advanced technical skills in the electrical planning, design, and construction of traffic signals, streetlights, and light rail systems.

This position will direct and manage work in the following areas: 

• Traffic signal design, project management (including funding and scheduling), and construction.
• Streetlight design, project management (including funding and scheduling), and construction. 
• New traffic signal requests and rebuilds - Signing and pavement marking design.
• Development of departmental and divisional standards, guidelines, specifications, and standard operating procedures to align with the City of Phoenix's Road Safety Action Plan and achieve safety goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning, policy and engineering.
• Advanced technical skills in electrical planning, design, and construction of traffic signals, streetlights, and light rail systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse groups, including the public, outside agencies, and internal departments.
• Proficient in the principles and methods of effective employee supervision, encompassing planning, assigning tasks, providing feedback and evaluation, addressing performance issues, and training employees on established procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in transportation design, including those found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guides, and other relevant publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills which include the ability to prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and successful project completion.

SALARY

Pay Range: $106,668 to $151,694 annually.

Hiring Range: $106,668 to $137,592 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of professional traffic engineering experience in a technical capacity.
• One year of supervisory experience at a chief traffic engineering level (equivalent to a Traffic Engineer III).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or transportation engineering, or a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer within 12 months of hire; current certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer preferred.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Master's degree in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, or a directly related field; preferred.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

Experience with/in:

• Developing and managing budgets.
• Supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Evaluating and analyzing technical information.
• Principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Applying MUTCD, NACTO, and other industry standard traffic engineering practices.
• Maintaining a professional demeanor and soft skills to work cooperatively with internal and external customers.
• Coordinating and delivering technical presentations to agencies, the City Council, boards, commissions, and the general public.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 24, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.)

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Traffic Engineering Supervisor, JC:21140, ID# 58126, 06/05/25, USM, VM, Benefits:007

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