Senior Traffic Safety Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Prince William County, VA
Location: Woodbridge, VA 22193
Description:
Salary: $76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202509522
Department: TRANSPORTATION
Division: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
Introduction
Are you the type of person who likes to work with a dynamic group of professionals, enjoys coordinating with a variety of people and agencies to reach solutions, and wants to see projects that you have managed come to fruition? This is an exciting time for the Department of Transportation as we move forward with the region to develop traffic safety solutions to daily operational and road safety challenges. The Prince William County Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic engineer with an interest in helping the community to fill the role of Senior Traffic Safety Engineer. The role will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and implement traffic and safety improvement projects. The role includes implementation of the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan in conjunction with the FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. The person will also support the implementation of the Red Light, School Zone Speed, and Work Zone Speed Photo Enforcement programs, along with supporting members of the Department of Transportation, the County and other agencies in implementing a range of transportation, traffic, safety and streetlighting projects.
Prince William County is the 2nd largest County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities.
You will be eligible to receive a hiring incentive of $3,000. This incentive will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment of $1,500 is payable in the paycheck that covers the 90th calendar day of employment. The second installment of $1,500 will be paid in the paycheck for the pay period that includes your end of probation date, normally 1 year from hire date.
We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:
About This Role:
This position will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and will be responsible for coordinating the required traffic counts and data collection, developing and producing plans, and coordinating public and Board of County Supervisors/official engagement, and interdepartmental coordination. In this role, the person will work on a variety of traffic engineering projects and initiatives, including preparing and reviewing road safety audits, reviewing traffic impact and intersection/corridor improvement studies, and developing studies in support of the traffic safety engineering section. The position will support identification and implementation of projects utilizing the County's Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan, along with supporting the Red Light, School Zone Speed, and Work Zone Speed Photo Enforcement programs with implementation and data collection/analysis. The position will be dealing directly with elected officials, citizens, consultants, and inter-agency staff to resolve problems and to improve the community's transportation safety and will be conducting field reviews, compiling recommendations and coordinating with various agencies to implement ideas into operational solutions. In addition, this position will be required to manage small scale multimodal transportation enhancement projects and studies and manage them to ensure they are accomplished within the established budget, on schedule and result in enhancing traffic safety.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related traffic engineering experience.
Preferences:
Special Requirements:
Work Schedule:
Normal Office hours with the ability to attend night and/or weekend meetings as needed and occasionally conduct field reviews outside of normal business hours, with the potential to partially work remotely depending on the Traffic Safety Engineering Branch team's schedule.
Starting Salary Range:
$76,069.50 - $104,676.00
NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
To view the class description in its entirety, click
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
02
This position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related traffic engineering experience. Please select the option that best reflects your highest level of completed education.
03
Quantify your years of related experience in the field of traffic engineering.
04
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with Directors/Deputies/Assistants, technical staff, regional partners, citizens, management staff, appointed officials, and elected officials. Please select the choice that best describes the tools you use to communicate with Directors, management team, colleagues, citizens, community groups, appointed and elected officials.
05
This position requires occasional public speaking with the general public and elected officials, and the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience. Please select which audience group you have given presentations to.
06
This position requires effective leadership at all levels. How many years have you actively supervised people?
07
The candidate must have at least 2 years of engineering and project management experience, which should include experience working on local and community transportation and traffic safety projects. How many years of engineering and project management experience do you have?
08
The candidate is preferred to have an EIT /Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate, Professional Engineering License for Civil Engineering and/or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification. Which of the following do you possess (check all that apply)?
09
This position requires experience analyzing data and technical studies to make professional recommendations. How many years of review and analysis experience do you have?
10
Which of the following is important in motivating you in the workplace?
11
This position may require preparation of technical plans and graphics using Photoshop, AutoCAD, and other similar software. How would you describe your level of familiarity and proficiency with these and other software?
12
If you are selected for this position as a Senior Traffic Safety Engineer, are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
Required Question
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202509522
Department: TRANSPORTATION
Division: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
Introduction
Are you the type of person who likes to work with a dynamic group of professionals, enjoys coordinating with a variety of people and agencies to reach solutions, and wants to see projects that you have managed come to fruition? This is an exciting time for the Department of Transportation as we move forward with the region to develop traffic safety solutions to daily operational and road safety challenges. The Prince William County Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic engineer with an interest in helping the community to fill the role of Senior Traffic Safety Engineer. The role will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and implement traffic and safety improvement projects. The role includes implementation of the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan in conjunction with the FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. The person will also support the implementation of the Red Light, School Zone Speed, and Work Zone Speed Photo Enforcement programs, along with supporting members of the Department of Transportation, the County and other agencies in implementing a range of transportation, traffic, safety and streetlighting projects.
Prince William County is the 2nd largest County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities.
You will be eligible to receive a hiring incentive of $3,000. This incentive will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment of $1,500 is payable in the paycheck that covers the 90th calendar day of employment. The second installment of $1,500 will be paid in the paycheck for the pay period that includes your end of probation date, normally 1 year from hire date.
We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:
- Excellent Pay
- The Virginia Retirement System
- Paid accrued annual and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
- Life insurance
- Coverage of infertility treatments
- "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
- Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
- Flexible spending programs
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Free access to online courses
- Credit Union membership eligibility
- Job security
- Opportunities for career growth, advancement specialization
- And so much !
About This Role:
This position will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and will be responsible for coordinating the required traffic counts and data collection, developing and producing plans, and coordinating public and Board of County Supervisors/official engagement, and interdepartmental coordination. In this role, the person will work on a variety of traffic engineering projects and initiatives, including preparing and reviewing road safety audits, reviewing traffic impact and intersection/corridor improvement studies, and developing studies in support of the traffic safety engineering section. The position will support identification and implementation of projects utilizing the County's Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan, along with supporting the Red Light, School Zone Speed, and Work Zone Speed Photo Enforcement programs with implementation and data collection/analysis. The position will be dealing directly with elected officials, citizens, consultants, and inter-agency staff to resolve problems and to improve the community's transportation safety and will be conducting field reviews, compiling recommendations and coordinating with various agencies to implement ideas into operational solutions. In addition, this position will be required to manage small scale multimodal transportation enhancement projects and studies and manage them to ensure they are accomplished within the established budget, on schedule and result in enhancing traffic safety.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related traffic engineering experience.
Preferences:
- Experience in engineering/planning, experience in a position dealing with citizens and/or government agencies related to transportation, community or small/medium scale engineering projects.
- Experience in traffic analysis preparation including traffic impact, corridor, intersection improvement, and operational studies and experience in preparing and reviewing Roadway Safety Audits.
- Experience in traffic engineering design plan preparation including traffic signal, MOT, lighting, and pavement marking and signing plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with some experience in public speaking, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Possess strong project management skills, leadership qualities, and technical knowledge in traffic engineering with a proven track record of successfully working with various stakeholders.
- Have the ability to provide prompt, effective and courteous customer service, conduct thorough research, work independently and with other team members/departments, and manage multiple tasks and timelines.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to conduct field reviews and activities
- Driver's license and must be able to drive a County vehicle
Work Schedule:
Normal Office hours with the ability to attend night and/or weekend meetings as needed and occasionally conduct field reviews outside of normal business hours, with the potential to partially work remotely depending on the Traffic Safety Engineering Branch team's schedule.
Starting Salary Range:
$76,069.50 - $104,676.00
NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
To view the class description in its entirety, click
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
02
This position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related traffic engineering experience. Please select the option that best reflects your highest level of completed education.
- MS or higher in engineering
- BS in engineering
- None of the above
03
Quantify your years of related experience in the field of traffic engineering.
- More than 5 years of experience
- 4 - 5 years of experience
- 2 - 3 years of experience
- Less than 1 year to 1 year of experience
04
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with Directors/Deputies/Assistants, technical staff, regional partners, citizens, management staff, appointed officials, and elected officials. Please select the choice that best describes the tools you use to communicate with Directors, management team, colleagues, citizens, community groups, appointed and elected officials.
- Telephone
- In-person
- Letters/Memos
- None of the above
05
This position requires occasional public speaking with the general public and elected officials, and the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience. Please select which audience group you have given presentations to.
- Citizens
- Coworkers
- Community groups
- Appointed and elected officials
- None of the above
06
This position requires effective leadership at all levels. How many years have you actively supervised people?
- 5 or more years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than 1 year
07
The candidate must have at least 2 years of engineering and project management experience, which should include experience working on local and community transportation and traffic safety projects. How many years of engineering and project management experience do you have?
- 8 or more years
- 5 - 7 years
- 2 - 4 years
- Less than 1 year to 1 year
08
The candidate is preferred to have an EIT /Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate, Professional Engineering License for Civil Engineering and/or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification. Which of the following do you possess (check all that apply)?
- RSP 1 or 2
- PE - Civil Engineering
- PTOE/PTP
- EIT/FE
- None of the above
09
This position requires experience analyzing data and technical studies to make professional recommendations. How many years of review and analysis experience do you have?
- 8 or more years
- 4 - 7 years
- 1 - 3 years
- Less than 1 year
10
Which of the following is important in motivating you in the workplace?
- Management that empowers employees
- Involving employees in decisions about their jobs
- Feedback, coaching and mentoring from managers
- Positive management within a success framework of goals and expectations
- A well-organized workplace in which expectations are clear
- None of the above
11
This position may require preparation of technical plans and graphics using Photoshop, AutoCAD, and other similar software. How would you describe your level of familiarity and proficiency with these and other software?
- 8 or more years
- 4 - 7 years
- 1 - 3 years
- Less than 1 year
12
If you are selected for this position as a Senior Traffic Safety Engineer, are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $76,069.50 - $104,676.00
- Yes
- No
Required Question