Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101202
Department: Traffic and Transportation
Division: Traffic & Transportation
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
We are looking for a Traffic Safety Instructor to join the City of Charleston's Traffic & Transportation Department! In this role, you will inspect and coordinate Traffic Safety activities within the City.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts traffic studies and counts at intersections.
- Analyzes traffic count data and prepares reports.
- Reviews and approves permits for parking meters and street closings following designated procedures.
- Reviews and analyzes and files traffic incident reports from the Police Department to determine frequency of accidents at various streets and intersections.
- Makes Traffic Safety recommendations to management.
- Investigates and analyzes traffic related issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate's degree (AA/AS) and 4 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.