Deputy Traffic Engineer

How to Apply

You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/2dxp85s6 by Oct 2.

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The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Traffic Engineer to join our Division 5 Traffic Engineering and Operations team.

In this role you will:

• Direct the Traffic Engineering team's daily operations, including managing all requests for traffic investigations and supervising junior Engineers, Engineering Specialists, and Engineering Technicians in Traffic Engineering and Operations.
• Coordinate and conduct field investigations accumulating data and observations related to speed zone studies, traffic ordinances, no parking studies, regulatory signing and intersection improvements.
• Lead investigations consisting of retrieving crash history using Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS).
• Lead staff in applying traffic engineering principles performing traffic engineering investigations and analysis, making recommendations, and seeking funds for safety and operational improvements.
• Perform Special Commercial and Access Management reviews.
• Manage our TODDS, LOGO, Sponsor-A-Highway programs, and Special Event requests.
• Assist Division Traffic Engineer/Deputy Division Traffic Engineer in the operation and management of traffic services team as required and provide organizational direction and leadership in their absence.
• Complete performance evaluations of direct reports.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and NCDOT Signal Specifications, and Geometric Design.
• Experience operating and timing Traffic Signals, including signal timing software.
• Experience tracking operation cost expenditures.
• Customer service experience with the public, local government officials, and NCDOT employees, including public meetings and field reviews
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of traffic engineering; AASHTO road design guide; pc warrants, synchro, and the NCDOT construction manual.
• Working knowledge of NC general statues, administrative code, NCDOT fiscal, and staff policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and administer purchase order contracts.
• Ability to adapt and apply new technologies in traffic engineering to enhance performance of existing and new traffic control devices.
• Solid communications skills to communicate verbally and in writing with citizens, government officials, employees, and other NCDOT customers.
• Computer skills to use a laptop and manage a database.
• Ability to train, guide, and direct staff to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to comply with and promote Division safety program.
• Ability to accomplish and report planned operational performance activities within budget.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Steel toe shoes.

Note

• You may be required to register as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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