Traffic Clerk, Sr. jobs in Columbus, GA

• Assists the Assistant Engineering Director/Traffic Engineering Manager in planning, assigning and supervising the work of the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Assists with the preparation of annual Budget, approves procurements, monitors expenditures and projects.
• Performs the work of the Traffic Engineering Manager in his/her absence.
• Manages traffic signal operation and maintenance to ensure proper operation, routine maintenance, timely repairs; responds to public inquiries concerning traffic signals.
• Oversees the regular retiming of traffic signals and systems, perform timing calculation, supervising timing input, performing fine tuning, and preparing Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) reports.
• Performs and reviews transportation studies such as volume/turning movement counts, accident histories, travel time, congestion management, MUTCD Signal warrant studies, traffic impact studies, street lighting, etc.
• Prepares reports, resolutions, ordinances, bid specifications, request for proposals, oral/written presentations and provides technical assistance to various committees and governmental agencies.
• Conducts meetings with citizens, developers, architects, engineers, consultants and public information meetings to discuss private, City and/or State projects.
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes; and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices in the fields of Traffic and Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, systems, ITS and related devices.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements applicable to the field of transportation. 
• Knowledge of intermediate level mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge and application of the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of effective budgetary, managerial and supervisory principles and techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collect field data, perform statistical analysis and make recommendations for corrective actions and/or transportation related improvements.
• Ability to use personal computers, standard office equipment and software to include word processing, databases, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Ability to read and program traffic signal controllers and related components to include NEMA and the Georgia 2070 controllers. 
• Ability to program and operate traffic signal and system software, video detection and surveillance, and traffic related ITS devices. 
• Ability to collect traffic count data, analyze and develop signal timings, perform travel time studies and make fine tuning signal timing adjustments.
• Ability to plan, assigns, direct and review work of subordinates to insure compliance to established policies, procedures and regulations and to meet departmental Goals and Objectives.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, establish priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate with work with other departments and agencies.
• Ability to provide street lighting design and review designs submitted by local utility companies and consultants for compliance to City and Georgia DOT lighting requirements.
• Ability to interpret FCC licensing requirements, radio signal (RF) predictions and proper radio user operation.

Bachelor's degree in Traffic/Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning or a related field is required. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.  Two to three years of professional experience in Traffic Engineering to include signal design, signal timing and system operation; two or more years of progressively more responsible supervisory or managerial experience. Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of Georgia or Alabama or be able to obtain one within sixty-days (60) after begin hired. Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.
 

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.