Senior Engineer (Traffic Signals & Geometric Design) – Department of Transportation

Job Description:

Senior Engineer (Traffic Signals & Geometric Design) – Department of Transportation

Description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation .

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill two ( 2 ) full-time Senior Engineer vacancies in the Signal System Management & Operations and Development & Geometric Design Divisions.

The salary range for Senior Engineer is: $1 50 , 062 . 64 - $1 89 , 789 . 60 annually.

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Traffic Signals Project Delivery Position (Signal System Management & Operations Division)

The Senior Engineer, under general direction of the Division Manager, serves a key team-leadership role in the Traffic Signal Project Delivery section , leading a team of engineers to manage and enhance the City’s traffic signal system of almost 1,000 signals , helping to create an environment for improved and equitable roadway safety and access. This position requires the ability to proactively drive programs, effectively coordinate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and skillfully engage team members to successfully deliver program objectives .

Key duties include:

• Develop and lead the traffic signal capital program to improve and expand the City’s signal network
  

• Administer grant-funded traffic signal projects
  

• Evaluate traffic safety, traffic volume, and other data to determine program investment priorities for traffic signal infrastructure improvements
  

• Design and implement minor signal improvement work orders in collaboration with Maintenance teams, including operational changes, adding signalized crosswalks, and addressing high crash locations
  

• Work closely with other teams within the department to efficiently deliver signal improvements as part of complete streets efforts that leverage programs such as pavement maintenance and Vision Zero
  

• Work with other departments, including Public Works and the City Manager’s Office, to develop Citywide standards and to deploy projects that align with City vision and goals
  

• Engage with consultants, contractors, and vendors to deploy and manage advanced systems that enhance the signal system
  

• Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure
  

• Participate in community engagement and public meetings, when necessary
  

• Manage and track traffic signal asset inventor y
  

• Lead and mentor engineering staff in the performance of work by establishing achievement plans, tracking performance, creating a positive and engaging work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition
  

Geometric Design - Complete Streets Position (Development & Geometric Design Division)

The Senior Engineer will, under general direction of the Principal Engineer, perform work of considerable complexity in transportation engineering that includes review, supervision, and preparation of conceptual plans, geometric design plans, traffic signal designs, contract drawings, and specifications for transportation improvements. The position will more specifically oversee development and review of all complete streets and geometric roadway design elements of transportation infrastructure projects for the c ity including supervising or leading others in such work. The successful candidate will have a broad technical basis and expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, complete street design including geometric and roadway design. The Senior Engineer will also work with the Principal Engineer to serve as the DOT representative on all roadway design items as relates to other departments within the c ity, consultants, developers, and other agencies.

Key duties include:

• Supervise the preparation of geometric design plans, intersection control design, traffic signals and roundabouts, contract drawings and specifications, master plans and traffic studies related to transportation infrastructure improvements
  

• Present designs at meetings to DOT and other relevant internal or external stakeholders
  

• Develop or review roadway conceptual plans in conformance with all relevant design guidelines, policies, and requirements
  

• Design geometric layouts of signage and striping plans relevant to pavement rehabilitation, private development, and capital improvement projects using AutoCAD
  

• Conceptualize project layouts to be included as part of grant applications
  

• Develop and revise existing city standards and guidelines in collaboration with other city departments and outside agencies.
  

• Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure
  

• Review pr iv ate develo p ment improvement plans to address roadway right of way requirements for compliance with complete streets policy and geometric design standards
  

• Attend meetings, represent DOT as lead technical person on discussions with project engineers, c ity staff, and consultants as appropriate to build consensus and/or to coordinate project issues
  

• Assist in the selection and direction of consultants, including contract negotiation, preparation, and administration
  

• Oversee the management and expenditure of consultant contracts and minor capital civil improvements projects
  

• Oversee budget and expenses of master agreements, and minor on-call engineering contracts
  

• Lead and supervise engineering, technical and non-technical staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition
  

For additional information regarding the Senior Engineer position, please visit the class specification .

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions as mentioned above and in other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience .

Required Certifications: Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline. Possession of a valid State of California’s driver’s license is required .

Selected candidates will be required to submit a DMV Release of Driver Record Information form at the time of conditional offer and will be enrolled in the DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program. Refusal to do so will be considered withdrawing from the recruitment process.

Desired Certification: State of California Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline . Selected c andidates will need to obtain within their probationary period .

Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews .

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process:

• If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
  

• Please describe in detail your professional engineering experience, including the institution(s) you work for, job title(s), years of employment and primary duties. Your experience must be consistent with your work history and resume.
  

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  Please provide your Professional Engineer License #, the authorizing state, and the expiration date. If you selected other, please specify the certification(s) that you possess .
  
  
• Please select the position(s) for which you are interested in applying for. Select all that apply:
  

Geometric Design - Complete Streets

Traffic Signals Project Delivery

• Please describe your experience implementing a program or project that you initiated from start . Briefly i nclude your approach to developing project scope , milestone s , and performance metrics . Also include examples of how y ou proactively prepared for anticipated or unanticipated project challenges .
  
  
• Please describe your experience leading a team to deliver innovative programs, projects, or initiatives . Include how many employees you have supervised and/or led. Include your role(s) and responsibilities, an exa mple of how you led your team to enact changes or improvements to established pr actices , and brief details of how you developed and mentored your team .

• P lease describe your experience in r eviewing and/or developing civil improvement, traffic signal design, and geometric layout plans, specifically in the areas of complete street, geometric roadway, and other transportation infrastructure designs . Please describe any related technical experience you have in traffic engineering and other related fields based on the job descriptions provided in the announcement.
  

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application and failing to answer all the questions will constitute an incomplete application and it may be withheld from further consideration.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position includ e:

JOB EXPERTISE: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others .

INITIATIVE: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

LEADERSHIP: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards. Remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.

PLANNING: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives , while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives .

PROBLEM SOLVING: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives .

TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: D evelops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lisa Harding at lisa.harding@sanjoseca.gov

The application deadline is 11:5 5 PM on Monday, September 23, 2024 . Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted , you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$150,062.64 - $189,789.60 Annually