Transportation Planning And Engineering Assistant IIPima County Department Of Transportation is in search of a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Transportation Planning and Engineering Assistant II. This role involves collaborating with senior site managers, planners, and engineers to support the department's mission.
Responsibilities include:
Developing plans and studies for roadway intersections and segments, assisting in providing solutions to safety and transportation mobility challenges, reviewing plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Projects and private development transportation projects, reviewing and evaluating various professional engineering reports and documents for compliance with local and national requirements and to evaluate traffic impacts to the County's transportation network, and providing assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding local requirements which may include on-site field work. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of technical, non-technical, and policy issues to advance Pima County's transportation's priorities. This position will operate under the guidance of a Senior Traffic Engineer while reviewing capital improvement plans, developing studies such as signal and traffic control reviews, evaluating transportation impact studies, assisting the County's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, and developing plans for minor roadway modifications, such as striping and signing. If you are passionate about transportation safety and possess excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply!
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's 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 two years of preregistration engineering experience. 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:- Experience with/knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices, including traffic analysis, geometric design, and transportation planning.
- Experience with analytical and problem-solving methods for evaluating transportation plans, identifying traffic impacts, and proposing effective solutions.
- Experience with/knowledge of engineering standards such as AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA documents, and/or NACTO.Experience with communication both written and verbal form, to convey technical information to clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Experience with relevant engineering applications such as AutoCAD, Micro
- Station, and/or traffic simulation/analysis software.
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.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion - simple and firm grasping; Hearing Activity - behind themselves, equipment alarms, in person, on the phone, on a radio; Visual representation - operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Varying, inclement outdoor weather conditions. Office environment. Additional 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.
