Traffic Engineering Technician

Salary: $23.13 - $33.63 Hourly
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2324-00442
Division: PUBLIC WORKS
Department: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Assists with Traffic Engineering projects and activities: including traffic operations issues, conducting traffic studies, respond to citizens inquiries, conducting traffic signs and marking plan reviews for construction projects, review & approval for temporary traffic control plans construction projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of paraprofessional technician experience in traffic, surveying, drafting, planning, road construction or a related field.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) or equivalent Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification at time of hire or must obtain within six months from date of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Receives, investigates and prepares reports on traffic operation issues in the field and responds in a timely manner to citizen concerns and service requests regarding: safety issues, traffic control problems, and roadway operational improvements.
• Collects, processes and retrieves traffic data from the field including: manual and machine vehicle counts, radar speed measurements, classification studies, bicycle and pedestrian counts, and parking utilization and turnover studies.
• Conducts annual reviews of traffic control devices and evaluates intersection sight distance throughout an assigned geographical area. Works as part of a team with the Traffic Engineering Analysts providing information and data, making recommendations, and conveying observations to the team for more thorough analysis, if necessary.
• Reviews and approves temporary traffic control plans submitted and makes recommended changes.
• Enforces the City Barricade Management Ordinance by issuing Notice of Violations for non-compliance.
• Works with Senior Traffic Engineering Technician or Supervisor to issue citations for non-compliance.
• Measures, counts, and makes calculations; issues and completes detailed written work orders for signs, markings and roadway geometric improvements in a clear and precise manner to ensure that the final product conforms to professional or industry standards.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Some work is performed in a City office environment and field work environments.
• Lift, carry, and install traffic counting boxes and equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; bend and stoop in and around vehicle travel lanes and roadway shoulders.
• Physical agility to move in and out of traffic lanes.
• Operate a motor vehicle, camera, measuring devices, and hand tools, including using a 3lb pound hammer.
• Access paved, gravel, or rocky areas.
• Exposure such as: dirt, dust, odors, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or bright/dim light.
• Moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, computer, and two-way radio.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine, requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from various city locations.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my driver's license

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Do you have one year of paraprofessional technician experience in Traffic Engineering , surveying, drafting, transportation planning, road construction, traffic control plan review or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you responded "Yes" to the above question, please briefly explain your experience and indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None." Note: Employers and experience listed here must be in the Work Experience and Duties sections of your application.
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Please describe any training, certificates, or education you have that is relevant to the Traffic Engineering Technician position. If you do not have this training, please indicate "None."
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Please summarize your proficiency in using Microsoft Office products or other related engineering / industry software (ex: Mirco Station, Synchro traffic analysis / modeling).
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This position is normally scheduled four 10-hour shifts each week from 6:00am - 5:00pm. Are you available and comfortable working this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

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