Assistant Traffic Engineer
Assistant Traffic Engineer
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$ 55823 - 97689
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Job Description
Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Responsible for assisting the Division Traffic Engineer in traffic engineering studies spot safety projects investigating HSIP from fatalities and assisting the Deputy Traffic Engineer in signal projects and studies.
Serves as an organizational link between the Division Traffic Engineer and the Traffic Services.
Assists in supervising the Division Traffic Services Unit. The position will establish an aggressive safety program within the Traffic Services Unit. Coordinate traffic control devices with the Division Maintenance and Contraction units to provide safe traffic flow for the public. Conduct traffic studies for new traffic signing requests. Direct the preparation of purchase order contracts for installations of signing and pavement markings. Be responsible for the installation and inspection of all traffic control devices within the Division for proper signing and pavement marking. Supervise the installation of emergency and scheduled traffic control devices for special events within the Division and assist other Divisions as needed. Be responsible for the Division LOGO and TODS Program. Assist with the Division Spot Safety Projects in investigating signing and markings needed follow the process for funding implementation and final inspection. Assists with the annual maintenance replacement program for signing reflective markers and pavement markings.
Assists the Division and Deputy Traffic Engineers in preparing signal designs for traffic installation computer programs for signal systems for municipal projects analyzes traffic data computes traffic parameters refines signal timing programs for optimum systems timing efficiency and develops timespace diagrams.
Assists the Division Traffic Engineer in directing the overall operation and budget allocation of Division Traffic Services Units which includes setting work standards and participating in establishing work rules quality of work and interpreting how standards apply to the work squads. Monitor employee work progress and meet established deadlines and may perform random reviews of work in progress and assure completed projects conform to established standards. Counseling and disciplining employees resolving minor problems related to such things as work rules standard performance subordinates and recommending action when formal disciplinary procedures are necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience planning developing scheduling tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts practices and theories used in traffic engineering.
- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
- Experience reviewing engineered plans and details to determine compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles.
Additional Expectations:
Professional engineering skills and knowledge to perform and evaluate investigation such as requests for speed limit modifications pavement marking modifications and safety studies etc. A thorough knowledge of the MUTCD is preferred. Promote safety and safe working environments. Ability to communicate establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers personnel and general public. Safety toe shoes are needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification:
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Supplemental and Contact Information
For additional information contact Barbara Frizzell at or.
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
