Senior Transportation Engineer
Senior Transportation Engineer
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Description
The City of Fremonts Public Works Department is recruiting for
The City is currently developing its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which updates and consolidates its previous Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan and provides guidance for its active transportation programs for the next five years.
Senior Transportation Engineer.
The PositionThe Senior Transportation Engineer plays a key role in implementing Fremonts General Plan vision to be a national model of how an autooriented suburb can evolve into a sustainable strategically urban modern city. Specific City goals and current projects include implementing the Vision Zero traffic safety improvement program transforming Fremonts transportation corridors into complete streets that are safe comfortable and convenient for all travel modes and users of All Ages and Abilities reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled expanding available transit services modernizing the Citys traffic signal system upgrading State Highway corridors and supporting new innovations in transportation technology.
In 2019 the City completed a Mobility Action Plan and formed a Mobility Commission to assist with plan implementation. Interested applicants are encouraged to read the Mobility Action Plan as well as the Mobility Chapter of Fremonts General Plan available for viewing on the Citys websitewww.Fremont. The City is currently developing its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which updates and consolidates its previous Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan and provides guidance for its active transportation programs for the next five years.
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications isFebruary282025at 12:00 p.m. (PT).This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews professional reference checks fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by callingor emailing .
Contact Us
For additional information please contact Human Resources Department at:
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Senior Transportation Engineer Class SpecificationDefinition
Under administrative direction supervises major large scale transportation engineering projects for the Engineering division; performs professional transportation engineering work; performs related duties as required.Class CharacteristicsThis is a supervisory classification in the Engineering series. It is characterized by the responsibility to lead technical staff and cross functional Engineering project teams. Project teams may include members from Design Development Construction and Transportation. Work will include program and project management and coordination of a wide range of largescale project implementation. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by the overall management of one or more transportation improvement programs complexity of projects assigned and supervisory responsibility over technical and project staff.Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Leads and supervises staff including assigning and scheduling work establishing work priorities evaluating performance providing recognition and facilitating staff training and development.
- Manage oncall consultant contracts which include development of scopes of work review of traffic analysis reports and engineering design plans and approval of invoices.
- Supervises a Vision Zero traffic safety program to identify high crash locations and unsafe behaviors and recommends measures to improve safety. Works proactively with the Police Department and other stakeholders on efforts related to enforcement education and policy.
- Manages the active transportation program and implements programs and projects identified in the Bicycle Master Plan Pedestrian Master Plan Mobility Action Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan.
- Leads the preparation of grant applications from various Federal State Regional and Countywide transportation fund sources as well as manages the grant administration of various grant funded capital projects to meet grant utilization requirements and project implementation schedules.
- Supervises the design upgrade construction operation and maintenance for the traffic signal systems communication network and Transportation Management Center. Manages implementation of new traffic signal technology and preparation and implementation of traffic signal timing/coordination plans to optimize multimodal safety and overall traffic efficiency.
- Supervises the preparation of master plans traffic studies geometric design plans complete street designs traffic signal designs contract drawings and specifications for transportation system improvements.
- Supervises and participates in the investigation of traffic related citizen service requests including the determination communication and implementation of appropriate responses. Confers with property owners school groups public officials and civic organizations regarding traffic issues.
- Coordinates with other jurisdictions on regional transportation issues and develops partnerships to support the Citys goals and resolve problems. Assists in the planning environmental clearance design and construction coordination of regional transportation projects. Represents the City on regional transportation committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: Engineering principles programs procedures practices forms and techniques pertinent to functions of the section supervised; the principles of supervision; materials practices and methods employed in Transportation Engineering of streets trails and other City operated facilities laws and regulations governing Transportation Engineering; and budgeting as practiced in public agencies.Skill in: The application of engineering principles; preparation and presentation of clear and concise written and verbal reports and the ability to deal effectively with engineers developers contractors property owners and the general public.Ability to: Communicate and collaborate effectively (both written and oral) with all levels of City organization including City Leadership Team City Council City staff residents and other stakeholders. Manage and lead multidisciplinary teams of internal City staff and/or consultant teams to meet the needs of the community and project implementation. Work in a standard office setting with extensive use of written documents computers and the telephone; travel throughout the City on improved and unimproved terrain to inspect public works sites; attend community and professional meetings both as a participant and a meeting leader.Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.Education/ExperienceAny combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge skills and abilities would be education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil engineering and five years of professional Transportation engineering experience at the fully qualified working level.Licenses/Certificates/Special RequirementsPossession of valid registration as a traffic engineer or civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers required. Dual registration is highly desirable. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside the City limits. Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License by the time of appointment. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.
Physical and Environmental Demands
NOTE: Position requires approximately 2030 field work and demands can vary daily and by assignment.
Rare < 10 Occasional 1133 Frequent 3466 Constant >66
Sitting: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)
Walking: Frequent
Biking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)
Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Occasional
Grasp light (dominant hand): Occasional to Frequent (desk items mouse plans papers)
Grasp light (nondominant): Rare
Grasp firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp firm (nondominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent (writing keyboarding)
Fine manipulation (nondominant): Occasional (keyboarding)
Reach at/below shoulder: Occasional to Frequent (desk items mouse)
Reach above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional (papers)11 to 25 lbs. Rare (camera binders)26 to 50 lbs. Occasional 35 lb. heavier/larger plans)51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. Never
CarryingUp to 10 lbs. Occasional11 to 25 lbs. Rare26 to 50 lbs. Rare51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:Eyehand: RequiredEyehandfoot: NotrequiredDriving: Required
Vision:Acuity near: Required when/if drivingAcuity far: Required when/if drivingDepth perception: Required when/if drivingAccommodation: Required when/if drivingColor vision: Required when/if drivingField of vision: Required when/if driving
Talking:Facetoface contact: RequiredVerbal contact w/others: RequiredPublic: Required
Hearing:Normal conversation: RequiredTelephone communication: RequiredEarplugs required: Not required
Hard hats may be required in Construction sites
Work environment:Works indoors works outdoors exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity (outdoors) exposure to dust fumes smoke gases odors mists or other irritating particles (Transportation sites) exposure to excessive noise (sites) exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (sites) using computer monitor works around others works alone works with others.Class Code: 5409
FLSA: Exempt
EEOC Code: 2
Barg. Unit: FAME
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 7/2015
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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