Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5210 - Engineer I

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $75816 - $90979 Annually

Pay Range: $75816 - $106163 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a self-driven skilled and licensed engineer to join our Traffic Safety and Analytics this position you will be pivotal in designing implementing and evaluating traffic safety measures and traffic control treatments that contribute to the well-being of the community and the safe and efficient operation of our transportation network. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on road safety and have the expertise to drive successful outcomes we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities for this position include leading the design implementation and evaluation of traffic safety improvements including our Speed Management Program; conducting and overseeing traffic studies; analyzing data and developing recommendations for safety improvements; performing field inspections to assess traffic conditions and ensure adherence to traffic safety regulations; preparing and presenting technical reports proposals and documentation for traffic safety addition the position will help develop monitor and evaluate innovative approaches to enhance roadway safety and transportation network efficiency.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Participates in designs studies and cost estimates and prepares reports for future and proposed projects;

• Analyses of engineering systems to optimize operations;

• Determines need for basic data such as field surveys location of utilities and soil tests and requests information through appropriate channels;

• Coordinates design and other features of work with other departments and public agencies;

• Reviews completed work for conformance with original job instructions and accepted engineering practices;

• Reviews or checks designs drawings and profiles for adequacy soundness of engineering features and practicality;

• Checks and reviews final plans and specifications including contract projects for submission to supervisor;

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of as-built plans or statistical analysis of systems;

• Performs research investigative and design work;

• Manages the construction of public works projects;

• Provides professional engineering direction and guidance in the construction maintenance or operation of public works facilities and structures;

• Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards;

• Prepares and reviews engineering solicitations invitations to bid and evaluates submittals;

• Reviews plans specifications and analyses prepared under contract and administers contracts;

• Leads other engineering staff or contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND current registration or licensure in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona during probation period.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum two (2) years of experience applying federal state and local regulations and standards to traffic safety signal design and timing or roadway design.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience applying safety metrics tools and methodologies to assess safety performance of roadways and intersections.

• Minimum two (2) years of project or program management experience.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience with traffic analysis software (e.g. Synchro HCS Vissim).

• Experience with/knowledge of demonstration of developing implementing or enforcement of quality control related to the development of traffic engineering designs studies or research.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona within the probationary period of employment.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions:Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.