Traffic Engineering Associate
Traffic Engineering Associate
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Job Description
Why Join Team SB
- Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development Consider joining the City of San Bernardinos Public Works Department as a Traffic Engineering Associate!
About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.SanBernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Traffic Engineering Associate to join our Public Works Department. This fulltime position supports the Citys traffic safety and mobility initiatives by performing technical and professionallevel traffic engineering work. The ideal candidate will have experience with traffic analysis transportation planning and field investigations and be skilled in interpreting traffic studies implementing control devices and providing technical support on transportation projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in their engineering career while helping shape a safer more efficient transportation network for our community. What Youll Be Doing Here
The Ideal Candidate
- People Skills: Builds effective working relationships with internal staff regional partners and the public while demonstrating professionalism confidence and responsiveness.
- Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with the ability to explain technical traffic concepts and respond to community concerns with tact and clarity.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and traffic engineering tools with experience using traffic analysis software and data collection technology to inform decisionmaking.
- Traffic Engineering Expertise: Possesses a solid foundation in traffic control systems signal operations and transportation planning with the ability to analyze traffic data implement safety solutions and review development impacts.
- Problem Solving and Coordination: Demonstrates a detailoriented approach to resolving traffic issues coordinating projects across departments and adapting plans to meet changing conditions or public feedback.
Day in the life consists of:As an Engineering Associate in the Traffic Division with the City of San Bernardino your day will focus on supporting traffic safety infrastructure planning and transportation efficiency through technical analysis public service and coordination. Youll:
Conduct investigations of traffic conditions and evaluate citizen staff and Council request for traffic control devices or safety improvements.
Design traffic control plans draft signal timing adjustments and assist with implementation by working closely with street maintenance crews.
Review traffic studies development proposals and construction traffic control plans to ensure they meet city requirements and safety standards.
Collaborate with school groups civic organizations and internal departments to address community traffic concerns and promote safety initiatives.
Analyze traffic data and collision reports to develop solutions and support the preparation of reports or Council presentations.
Coordinate with outside agencies on regional planning efforts and traffic modeling studies that impact City streets.
Monitor and maintain traffic signal system databases and assist with troubleshooting or optimization as needed.
Ensure pavement striping and signage conform to legal and regulatory standards and oversee their proper application in the field.
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What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in civil engineering; and three 3 years of progressively responsible civil or traffic engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment
A valid State drivers license is required.
Knowledgeof:- Theories principles and practices of traffic engineering including applicable traffic and zoning codes ordinances regulations and guidelines.
- Computer applications relating to transportation and traffic engineering and analysis.
- Research methods; data collection and analysis techniques.
- Requirements and methods of street marking and striping.
- Modern techniques and equipment used in design and approval of various traffic engineering studies.
- Federal state and local laws regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities.
- Practices of sound business communication.
- Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
Skill in:- Planning organizing designing implementing and monitoring transportation and traffic engineering projects.
- Providing technical assistance on all aspects of traffic engineering.
- Analyzing technical transportation design and engineering problems evaluating alternative approaches and adopting effective solutions.
- Understanding interpreting explaining and applying City traffic operations and safety rules regulations policies procedures and applicable local state and federal legislation and regulations.
- Reviewing and interpreting engineering plans codes regulations and other complex technical documents.
- Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly and logically.
- Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Preparing clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports and other written materials.
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday April 27 2025 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday April 28 2025
1st Interview: Week of May 5 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)
2nd Interview: Week of May 12 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until April 27 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.
Successful candidates shall be required to:
- Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
- Degree verification
- Pass a preemployment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam and Drug screen.
- Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.
EVerify Participation
The City of San Bernardino participates in the EVerify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about EVerify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at
Disclaimers
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a casebycase basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at Additional information is available at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
