Senior Traffic Engineering Technician (4661-50)

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 32 - 39

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Traffic Engineering Technician (4661-50)

Deadline to Apply:

January 27 2026

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

1st Shift 40 Hours

Starting Salary:

$32.89-$39.61 per hour

Highly Competitive EmployeeBenefits Packageand Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time Earned Personal Days and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free On-Site Parking Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Take the next step in your career with the Hamilton County Engineers Office! We are seeking someone who specializes in Traffic. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hamilton County!

Under general supervision the Traffic-Engineering Technician may perform entry to intermediate level office and/or field technical duties in support of a variety of Transportation Engineering office and/or field business units. Depending upon individual skills and organizational needs individual employees may assist in planning design Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) Geographic Information Systems (GIS construction management studies computations land surveying land record management asset management grant coordination or field operations.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency drivers license. Must remain insurable under the Countys vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Vehicles modern office equipment mobile devices and peripherals modern land-surveying field equipment Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS / Drones) machetes metal detectors jackhammers Modern Construction Engineering Testing Equipment Traffic Asset Condition Assessment Equipment Traffic Study Equipment Underground Stormwater Asset Condition Assessment Equipment Environmental Monitoring Equipment Personal Protective Equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently conduct and analyze traffic engineering studies including traffic volume counts speed studies crash data analysis sight distance evaluations and parking studies.
Perform engineering evaluations and develop technical recommendations in accordance with OMUTCD ODOT and FHWA standards.
Lead the evaluation placement and documentation of traffic control devices including signs pavement markings and related safety features.
Manage the traffic sign retroreflectivity program including inspections compliance documentation and coordination with staff.
Conduct field investigations and safety evaluations in response to citizen concerns crash trends and service requests and prepare defensible written findings.
Review and provide technical comments on development plans driveway permits and temporary traffic control plans.
Prepare technical memoranda reports correspondence and recommendations supporting engineering decisions and policy compliance.
Operate and oversee the use of traffic data collection equipment and traffic engineering software systems.
Maintain and manage traffic engineering databases asset inventories and GIS-related data.
Coordinate traffic engineering activities with engineers contractors utilities local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
Serve as a technical resource to Engineering Technicians and assist with training and mentoring.
Respond to inquiries from the public elected officials and other agencies regarding traffic safety and operational issues.
Assist engineers with roadway safety audits capital improvement projects and long-range planning efforts.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of traffic engineering principles traffic control devices and applicable laws standards and manuals.
Ability to independently evaluate traffic and safety issues and develop technically sound recommendations.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritize workload.
Proficiency with traffic data collection equipment asset management systems and GIS applications.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Senior Traffic Engineering Technician (4661-50)Deadline to Apply:January 27 2026Work Location:Various County LocationsWork Hours:1st Shift 40 HoursStarting Salary:$32.89-$39.61 per hourHighly Competitive EmployeeBenefits Packageand Generous Paid Time Off11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Pa...