Traffic Engineer II/III (Depending on Qualifications)

Company: City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Working Title of Vacant PositionTraffic Engineer II/III (Depending on Qualifications)Job Type: Full TimePosting Type: PublicNumber of Vacancies: 1Department: PUBLIC WORKSDivision: PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGINRequisition Number: 2024117Number of hours worked per week: 40Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday; Alpha essential - Employee expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. - Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VAPosition Driving Requirement: O - OccasionalPay Basis: Semi-MonthlyAdvertised Salary: Depending on Qualifications:Engineer II: $66,702 - $88,380Engineer III: $73,619 - $97,545Job Description: The City of Chesapeake's Department of Public Works is seeking a Traffic Engineer II/Engineer III with an emphasis in traffic modeling and technical leadership. The position is responsible for overseeing our Traffic Calming Program, reviewing Traffic Impact Analyses, and reviewing Maintenance of Traffic Plans. The selected candidate will have a strong working knowledge of traffic engineering practices and experience in supervising a team of professionals to successfully deliver studies within schedule and scope. The selected candidate will also be familiar with traffic signal timing and traffic signal system operations. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference for Chesapeake and its citizens, come and join our team!Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, engineering or a closely related field. Proficiency in traffic engineering software and modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, AutoCAD) required.Engineer II requires a minimum of 2 years experienceEngineer III requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in traffic engineering, including traffic modeling and technical leadership. Engineer III also requires a Professional Engineer license.Virginia DEQ Certified Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator for SWM is required within 12 months of employment.The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PM22Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:Engineer II requires a minimum of 2 years experienceEngineer III requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in traffic engineering, including traffic modeling and technical leadership.SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license desired for Engineer II. Engineer III requires a PE license. Virginia DEQ Certified Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator for SWM is required within 12 months of employment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Job Open Date: 03/07/2024Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Medical marijuana:In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.PIfbba946ae11d-25660-33985888

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