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City of Oxnard · 4 months ago

City Traffic Engineer

Oxnard, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$154K/yr - $189K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a City Traffic Engineer to manage and direct operations of Traffic and Transportation services. This role involves overseeing a team, managing large budgets, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationWaste Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

City Traffic Engineer manages and directs operations of Traffic and Transportation services with diverse funding sources for its distinct programmatic areas

This position has primary responsibility for large, complex budgets and functions as a key member of the department’s senior management team, formulating departmental administrative and operational policies and procedures

The City Traffic Engineer reports directly to the City Engineer and oversees a team of 9 full-time employees as well as consultants in the areas of:

Administrative management - prepares and administers the Transportation and Mobility section of the Public Works budget

Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment which supports achieving City objectives and service expectations

Manages contracts for consultants providing traffic engineering services, coordinates traffic services with other City departments

Performs grant development: research programs for developing potential funding of traffic safety related projects

Communications and outreach - serves as inter-agency liaison and represents the City with other agencies on regional transportation issues, such as transportation system planning and infrastructure financing

Provides staff support and participates in committees, commissions, and citizen groups relative to transportation and traffic matters

Traffic Operations and maintenance - manages the planning, coordination, maintenance, and repairs for 164 city-maintained signals

This includes oversight of inhouse and contract staff and the operations of a Traffic Management Center

Assess traffic conditions and implement measures for improving traffic flow on corridors and at intersections

Reviews and approves citywide signage and striping work orders

Development Review for traffic related items - oversees a team that provides comprehensive review of development related projects as it relates to transportation and traffic areas; including CEQA documents; technical reports; and improvement plans

CIP projects related to traffic and active transportation - direct oversight of transportation and traffic related Capital Improvement Plan projects with a variety of complex funding sources

Reviews and provides strategies to complete the bicycle and pedestrian networks, consistent with applicable master plans

Program management - Oversees traffic calming programs and citizen requests

Manages several traffic calming programs (e.g. speed hump program); citizen requests (through an app called 311), and inquiries from the public for traffic related items and improvements

School zone safety: works with school administration to improve school zone safety and operations

Qualification

Transportation engineeringCalifornia Professional EngineeringProject managementSupervisory experienceTraffic operationsAnalytical skillsCustomer service orientationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field

Five (5) years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience

Two (2) years of supervisory experience

California Professional Engineering (Civil) Registration or Registration as a California Traffic Engineer required upon hire or within the first twelve months of employment

Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Benefits

Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates: Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave: Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two. Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year

Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($5,000) + AD&D ($10,000) + 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees are eligible for 75% reimbursement for work related coursework up to a maximum of $5000 per fiscal year.