Local Engineer Liaison
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
80% Provide technical assistance to county and city public works agencies through Kansas LTAP:
5% Represent KUTC with transportation organizations and stakeholder groups involved in technology transfer activities
5% Perform other related duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Steven Schrock
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) is searching for a Full-Time Local Engineer Liaison to provide outreach that will create safer communities in rural areas of Kansas. This position will provide traffic engineering services and act as a local liaison particularly targeted to road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. This position will play a crucial role in a proactive outreach approach with local agencies including on-site technical assistance and training in safety and operations; as well as coordinate with the Kansas Department of Transportation KUTC staff and other related road safety coordination with KUTC staff and other stakeholders the Local Engineer Liaison will assist with the development of local road safety plans and road safety briefs suitable for publication in KUTC newsletters or online to support the Kansas LTAP.
The Local Roads Support Team to the Kansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) has identified the unique nature of local roads that challenges the ability to reduce crashes in the state:
This position will provide traffic engineering services and advice as a local field liaison particularly targeted to road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. The Local Engineer Liaison will coordinate and provide road safety assessments identify low-cost safety improvements assist in developing local road safety plans and deliver local road safety training. They will work with the KUTC Communications and Outreach Coordinator to develop a series of road safety briefs suitable for publication in KUTC newsletters or online to support the Kansas LTAP.
The position will coordinate with other road safety activities provided or funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation to create added value and avoid duplication of effort.
Due to the nature of this work the successful candidate will need to reside in Kansas and can expect to travel approximately 6-8 days per month across Kansas.
- Plan and conduct on-site visits to local agencies
- Coordinate and complete road safety assessments
- Perform safety engineering analyses and identify low-cost safety improvements
- Provide guidance on applying for safety improvement funding
- Assist with implementation of local road safety plans
- Respond to inquiries from local agencies
- Share and distribute relevant technology transfer materials
- Support the equipment loan program
- Develop reports for key stakeholders
- Design and deliver roadway safety training for local agency staff elected officials and law enforcement
5% Represent KUTC with transportation organizations and stakeholder groups involved in technology transfer activities
5% Perform other related duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Steven Schrock
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- Five (5) years experience working directly for or with local transportation public works agencies.
- A valid Kansas Professional Engineers (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Experience as a trainer for transportation engineering highway safety local road maintenance or transportation operations topics as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience working with transportation manuals and guidebooks such as The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices The Roadside Design Guide A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets and the Kansas Handbook of Traffic Control Guidance for Low-Volume Rural Roads as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience using engineering judgment in situations that do not comply with standard guidance as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience collecting analyzing or using transportation data of one or more of the following types: traffic volume and speed data crash records roadway geometric data or other data as evidenced by application materials.
- Eight (8) years experience working directly for or with local transportation public works agencies.
- Experience with technical writing in one or more of the following areas: transportation engineering roadway safety or local road maintenance as shown in application materials.
- Experience with establishing priorities in a complex technical environment with competing responsibilities as evidenced in application materials.
- Proven record of the ability to meet deadlines as shown in application materials.
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) is searching for a Full-Time Local Engineer Liaison to provide outreach that will create safer communities in rural areas of Kansas. This position will provide traffic engineering services and act as a local liaison particularly targeted to road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. This position will play a crucial role in a proactive outreach approach with local agencies including on-site technical assistance and training in safety and operations; as well as coordinate with the Kansas Department of Transportation KUTC staff and other related road safety coordination with KUTC staff and other stakeholders the Local Engineer Liaison will assist with the development of local road safety plans and road safety briefs suitable for publication in KUTC newsletters or online to support the Kansas LTAP.
The Local Roads Support Team to the Kansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) has identified the unique nature of local roads that challenges the ability to reduce crashes in the state:
- Local roads are less likely to be built to modern operational and safety standards.
- Local governments particularly those in rural counties may have less access to professional services and dedicated funding for safety improvements.
- Different stakeholders are involved in highway safety decision-making in local agencies (such as city or county commissioners).
- There are varying levels of awareness about safety problems and how to address them.
This position will provide traffic engineering services and advice as a local field liaison particularly targeted to road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. The Local Engineer Liaison will coordinate and provide road safety assessments identify low-cost safety improvements assist in developing local road safety plans and deliver local road safety training. They will work with the KUTC Communications and Outreach Coordinator to develop a series of road safety briefs suitable for publication in KUTC newsletters or online to support the Kansas LTAP.
The position will coordinate with other road safety activities provided or funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation to create added value and avoid duplication of effort.
Due to the nature of this work the successful candidate will need to reside in Kansas and can expect to travel approximately 6-8 days per month across Kansas.
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume.
- List of three (3) professional references.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday October 13th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
- This is a primarily remote position.
- The employee must reside in the state of Kansas.
- The position requires regular in-state travel approximately 68 days per month to various locations across Kansas.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
