City Traffic Engineer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4550738) Apply  City Traffic Engineer Salary $89,544.00 - $109,657.60 Annually Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 240600012 Department Public Works Department Opening Date 06/20/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The City Traffic Engineer oversees planning and design of traffic engineering improvements and installation and maintenance of traffic signals and control devices, leads planning for all bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Reports to the City Engineer. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed as team leader with a defined functional area and more expertise and strategic focus. The preferred hiring range for this position is between $89,544.00 - $109,657.60 Annually. + One-time hiring bonus: $4,000 This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Directs, supervises, and/or performs traffic engineering studies, including the collection and analysis of pertinent data; + Participates in development of the City's master plan, recommending road improvement projects and bike/pedestrian improvements; + Oversees planning and review of street and highway improvement programs, acting as City liaison with State and Federal agencies; + Presents reports on transportation proposals and projects to the City Council and the Planning Commission; + Supervises design of traffic signal systems and development of engineering improvements in systems and equipment; + Oversees installation, repair, and maintenance of all traffic signals and control devices, conducting field inspections and public hearings as required; + Participates on various committees and commissions concerned with transportation and related safety needs of the City and the region; + Prepares the division budget and monitors expenditures; + Responds to public inquiries and complaints and/or or directs responsible staff to provide reports and technical information as appropriate; + Supervises subordinate staff, to include all personnel functions; + Performs related duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, transportation planning, or related fields of study required. + (Five years of highly relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required higher education.) + At least three (3) years of professional-level traffic engineering experience, including demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to roadway safety required. Preferred Qualifications: + Possession of bachelor's degree, master's degree, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred. + Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Skills: Must possess the ability to plan and manage a comprehensive traffic engineering program and to interpret and apply local, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. In addition, must demonstrate strong communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and the public, other executives, and a diverse technical staff. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Standard work environment with daily exposure to outdoor field visits to investigate traffic-related issues. Occasional night meeting attendance required. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Do you have ANY combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, transportation planning, or related fields of study? (Note: Five years of highly relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required higher education.) + Yes; I possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field. + Yes; I possess a combination of education and work experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field. + No. 02 How many years of professional-level traffic engineering experience do you possess? including demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to roadway safety. (must be verifiable in reference to the work history section of your online application) + Less than three years. + Three to less than five years. + Five to less than seven years. + Seven to less than ten years. 03 Briefly describe your work experience as it relates to the planning and design of traffic engineering improvements and installation/maintenance of traffic signals and control devices. If no experience, write 'none.' 04 Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) certification? + Yes + No 05 This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or I am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 06 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 07 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs