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Description

 

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to temporarily fill the position of Traffic Operations Engineer in the Transportation Engineering Division.  The incumbent is responsible for implementing innovative traffic safety policy and approaches to promote the elimination of preventable traffic related property loss, injuries, and fatalities on City streets. 

 

 

Duties include but are not limited to

 

• Responding to requests for service from citizens, business owners, neighborhood associations, and city agencies on traffic safety concerns
• Conducting engineering and planning studies and collaborating with other stakeholders (public, fire & police departments) to resolve service requests
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing crash data, operational data and geometric data and formulate transportation engineering and transit solutions through projects and policies for operational and safety improvements
• Deploying systemic and traditional safety countermeasures to reduce crashes on city streets via city forces, and consultant and contractor services
• Managing the project design and implementation during the preliminary engineering and construction phases as necessary
• Reviewing concept drawings, sketches, and cost estimates
• Preparing reports, presentations and meet with various organizations, neighborhoods and City Council to discuss traffic safety concerns and safety improvements for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
• Attending and participating in public meetings regarding proposed transit or transportation projects delivering presentations and recommendations on technical and non-technical findings
• Performing other related duties as assigned

 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

 

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three years or more of engineering experience.
• Knowledge and ability in the application of MUTCD regulations, AASHTO standards, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Road & Design Manual (or similar state specifications manual), and recommended practices of the Institute of Transportation Engineers
• Experience using a variety of computer programs and design software is highly desired

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in transportation engineering, electrical engineering, urban planning, or related field
• Two years of engineering or planning experience
• An equivalent combination of experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum experience qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• May require license as a professional engineer
• May require certification in engineering-related specialties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
 
Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Transit and transportation policies and procedures
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding transit or transportation engineering
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• AutoCAD
• Proper safety procedures
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Conducting transit and transportation studies/investigations
• Reading and interpreting GIS and AutoCAD plans
• Contract administration
• Preparing work orders
• Project management
• Reviewing technical plans and designs
• Transit and transportation data collection and statistical analysis
• Oral and written communication
• Interpersonal communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Analyze data
• Assemble complex information for others
• Work with a variety of individuals such as other employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens
• Follow rules and procedures
• Conduct and lead meetings

 

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, pull, lift, and grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

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