Traffic Engineer

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
As a seasoned Engineer and strategic thinker with a strong skill set in the fundamentals of traffic engineering and operations, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Pierce County.  In addition to the technical side of traffic engineering, you will provide guidance and expertise to Department and County Leadership and interact with citizen groups. Bring your budgeting and financial management skills as you will oversee the finances of the Traffic Section.  
 
You will have the opportunity to lead, coach, train, build and direct a team of dedicated professionals with a wide range of expertise and duties – from traffic and signal operations to design and development review. You will also support a team of transportation planning professionals.  The work that you do will have a positive and long-lasting impact on Pierce County.
 
Projects you may support include:

• Pierce County Comprehensive Plan periodic update
• Development of code and standard updates as Pierce County moves to accommodate expected growth
• Implementation of an expanded active transportation system including bike lanes/trails and other non-motorized concepts 
• Continued design and evaluations for roundabouts within the county
• Strategies for funding transportations system needs

Why It's a Great Department: 
Planning & Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated
professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
 
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw . 
 
How to be Successful in the Role: 
We are looking for an innovative engineering leader who can move with ease between changing priorities and who has exceptional communication skills with wide range of audiences. Someone who can adapt their communication style from residents to elected officials including the County Council.  Traffic engineering is a combination of science and art -we are looking for someone who can deal with unpredictability of human behavior and apply the principles of traffic engineering to optimize safety on our system.
 
Your Future in this Role:
This is a great engineering leadership role in a department with varied activities supporting infrastructure and development. Our work touches everyone who lives or works in Pierce County. Learning and development opportunities exist throughout the County for those who thrive on lifelong learning.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct county-wide traffic engineering and maintenance activities using acceptable methods of planning and management.
• Provide leadership and direction to a staff of professional, technical, clerical and trade subordinates; delegate authority to personnel commensurate with responsibility and ensure the proper functioning of section staff.
• Schedule and assign employees, approve or deny use of sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime.
• Train and educate staff on criteria and standards of division.
• Assist in developing recruitment and selection processes; conduct final interviews; recommend individuals for hire.
• Complete reviews and evaluations of subordinate employee job performance; initiate disciplinary action when necessary; respond to grievances at the first level.
• Develop, monitor and control the division's budget and establish financial management policies and procedures for the division; justify budget requests and amendments relative to the traffic division.
• Develop and implement systems for the collection and analysis of traffic engineering information such as accident records, traffic volume count programs, speed limits, road classifications, planning studies, design studies and operational studies and inventories.
• Supervise the development, implementation and management of traffic division data collection, recording and monitoring systems such as inventories, cost accounts and compliance records.
• Develop and implement traffic flow and safety programs responsive to public service needs; review and analyze the effectiveness of safety programs within the division and participate in the development of overall safety policies and procedures.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering and specialization in traffic/transportation engineering.
• Five or more years’ related supervisory or management experience .
• Certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington required.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• Submit a resume and cover letter (used as a writing sample).
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.  Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?

Salary : $115,161 - $146,908