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The City of Tacoma Public Works Department is recruiting for the Appointive position of Neighborhood Programs Designer in the Transportation Division. The person selected for this position will join a diverse team (of engineers and planners) and collaborative work environment conducive for engaging with the community, listening to concerns, and developing plans/designs to address transportation issues affecting our community.
The Neighborhood Programs Designer will have an active role in improving community livability and managing the City's transportation system in a safe, effective, and equitable manner. The Transportation Division is seeking an enthusiastic and people-oriented addition to our Traffic Engineering and Safety Section that preferably has base knowledge of street design/planning, traffic calming strategies, and general transportation engineering concepts in order to assess, devise, and help implement neighborhood-based improvements.
Tacoma is a sustainable community with many diverse residents, businesses, and visitors who have various transportation priorities. The City is strategic in how it plans its transportation system with an emphasis on safely carrying people and goods that foster Tacoma's culture, character, and competitiveness. The City's transportation system offers multimodal travel options from micromobility to high-capacity transit that provide safe access for all users and neighborhoods, encourages healthy living, and protects the environment.
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to organize and express ideas through excellent oral and written communication to a wide variety of audiences.
- Knowledge and ability to apply sound engineering, planning, and project management practices.
- Hard-working and approachable with the ability to work well with others in a collaborative team setting as well as and independently.
- Ability to work with diverse audiences and build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage many demands simultaneously, and to oversee highly visible and sometimes controversial projects effectively and with sensitivity.
- Knowledge of innovative and current transportation engineering/planning best practices, and
- Conversant in AutoCAD or GIS, MS Office, and possess the ability to learn new applications.
Position Description:
The Neighborhood Programs Designer position is responsible for the development of designs and procedures to manage the City's public right-of-way with respect to operational efficiencies and safety that require the application of professional judgment and collaborative operational relationships.
Under the general direction of the City's Traffic Engineer, and in partnership with the other members of the Transportation and Engineering Divisions, the Neighborhood Programs Designer position will independently, and/or with direction/guidance from a licensed engineer/supervisor, perform engineering/planning task assignments which support its focal areas including the following: traffic calming solutions for design/coordination, temporary traffic control plan development/review, access point review/management for efficient and safe roadways, support for safety programs, community outreach, coordination, consensus-building, and customer service requests and interactions.
More specifically, this position will focus on providing comprehensive traffic engineering/planning services to neighborhoods and supporting programs, such as Vision Zero. Duties also include addressing citizen requests, attending/participating in public meetings, and traffic calming planning design, and implementation.
Other responsibilities include:
- Conducting and analyzing traffic calming and traffic safety evaluations for safe routes to schools and neighborhood greenways
- Supporting streets initiative projects and programs, residential street maintenance projects, and utility partnership projects, including elements related to implementation of the City's Transportation Master Plan, traffic calming, and residential development.
The Principles that Guide Us:
Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement. The Principles that Guide Us, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Equity, speak to the values that we embody as City of Tacoma employees, and represent the core of our work in public service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or a directly related field.
Desirable Qualifications- Experience (1 or more years in a professional setting) in supporting, planning, designing roadway/traffic calming features.
- Experience (1 or more years in a professional setting) in understanding/applying general traffic engineering fundamentals.
- Experience (1 or more years in a professional setting) in working with diverse groups and community members, neighborhoods, and businesses.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Engineer in Training Certificate is a desirable certification.
This position may require a valid Washington Driver's License at the time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
ANALYTICALDevelop methods of data collection and results interpretation. As necessary, implement results of research studies or programs with an appropriate and effective course of action based upon outcome or findings.
COMMUNICATIONS
Ability to communicate clearly and prepare effective oral and written communications for professional and general public use.
LEADERSHIP
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, city, county, state and federal agencies while coordinating research in support of assigned department programs.
MANAGEMENT
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
PROFESSIONALISM
Remain current on applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures within engineering field assigned.
TECHNICAL
Operate a personal computer and be self-reliant with operating system software to include peripheral office support equipment in order to accomplish assigned tasks. Database, CAD, and GIS experience desirable, but not required.
To be considered for this opportunity:
Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to (or supportive of) this position.
In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications, professional license and related experience. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who most closely correspond to the City of Tacoma's needs will be placed on a referral list for review and potential interview selection. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background and references check.
Supplemental questions regarding an applicant's experience and training are also included in the application form. These questions will be used to assess candidate minimum qualifications and to provide additional information to the hiring managers regarding candidate experience.
**Applications received by November 29, 2023, will receive first consideration.**
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Our City:
With a population over 210,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, and our schools are exceptional.
When you work for the City of Tacoma, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible work schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny.
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