City of San Luis Obispo · 10 hours ago
Transportation Planner-Engineer I-III (Limited Term)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$38/hr - $46/hrThe City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a Transportation Planner/Engineer for a limited term position in the Public Works and Utilities Department. The role involves performing professional and technical multimodal transportation services, including planning and engineering services for transportation programs and projects, with a focus on promoting a safe, multimodal transportation system.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs various multimodal transportation studies and surveys including transporting and deploying monitoring devices. Maintains the City's various multimodal transportation databases such as collisions, volumes, speeds, modal splits, and other such records
Implements the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management and Safe Routes to Schools programs; facilitating public meetings and workshops, conducting studies, developing solutions, implementation, and monitoring
Represents the Public Works Department in receiving and responding to citizen service requests regarding multimodal transportation issues
Reviews encroachment and other transportation related permits, such as temporary traffic control plans, for public and private construction in addition to special events
Designs, engineers, and prepares construction drawings for minor capital projects such as roadway signing, striping, and traffic signal modification
Prepares requests for quotes, manages, and inspects minor contract construction projects
Reviews development applications for compliance with State, Federal, and Local policy and code as well as best practices in multimodal transportation design and operation
Manages consultant service contracts for a variety of transportation planning and engineering projects
Prepares applications for transportation grant funding, manages and implements grant requirements and submittals
Prepares staff reports to the City Council, City Manager, and advisory bodies. Attends public meetings and assists in the preparation and delivery of public presentations
Assists with active transportation education and advocacy functions
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Conducts and reviews multimodal transportation impact studies, initial studies, and environmental impact reports
Manages transportation capital projects including project development, public outreach and agency coordination, environmental review, permitting, preparation of plans & specifications, bidding, and construction support
Provides professional and technical transportation engineering support to the Capital Project Design and Development Review work groups as necessary
Conducts traffic safety and operations investigations, identifies contributing factors, develops and implements improvement measures
Conducts capacity analysis, multimodal level of service calculations, Vehicle Miles Travel calculations, and microsimulation
Reviews annexations, re-zonings, general plan amendments, subdivisions, and use permits for consistency with Federal, State, and Local policy and code
Provides technical design and planning assistance to Transit and Parking services
Designs, engineers, and prepares construction documents for moderately complex capital projects such as typical traffic signals, standard roadway & trail improvements, and other common multimodal facilities
Performs multimodal travel demand forecasts utilizing the City's travel demand model
Prepares traffic simulation models for traffic operations assessments; develops and implements traffic signal configuration and timing plans
Monitors changes in laws, regulations, best practices and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval
Examines Capital and private development plans, calculations and specifications for complex construction, alteration, and repair projects for compliance with applicable transportation policy and code
Coordinates work activities with other divisions, departments, jurisdictions and private entities. Prepares reports and presentations for public and private bodies
Designs, engineers, and prepares construction documents for major complex capital projects such as specialty/custom roadway improvements and unique multimodal facilities. This includes design of elements such as geometrics, cross sections, drainage, and pavement structural sections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in transportation or Bachelor's degree in planning with specialization in transportation, or a related field
A valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Well rounded background in both transportation planning and engineering from either education or professional experience
Basic core technical knowledge of transportation policy, planning, design, and operations
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication skills and tact
Professional interests in promoting a safe, multimodal transportation system
Preferred
A valid certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable
A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Professional Civil Engineer (CE) is highly desirable
A valid certificate as a Traffic Signal Operations Specialist (TSOS) and/or Traffic Operations Practitioner (TOPS) is desirable
Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS).
Health: the City has a cafeteria plan for health, dental and vision insurance and contributes towards medical insurance.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: group term life and AD&D insurance is provided for all regular employees.
Vacation: employees receive 12 days per year increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Holidays: employees receive 12-13 days per year depending on the classification.
Sick Leave: employees receive 12 days per year.
Administrative Leave: is a benefit available to management employees.
Flexible Work Schedule: is available to many positions within the City organization.
Long Term Disability Insurance: is available for regular employees.
Deferred Compensation: is available for employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to supplement retirement.
Wellness Program: offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being.
Employee Assistance Program: a counseling and consultation service designed to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.
Flexible Benefits Program: available to help employees save taxes on: (1) Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions, (2) Unreimbursed/ uncovered medical expenses, and (3) Dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $1500 annually for job-related educational costs is available to employees who have passed probation.
Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP): incentives are available for employees who voluntarily participate in alternative forms of transportation to and from work.
Computer Purchase Program: interest-free loans to employees who have passed probation and who purchase computers for personal use with City approved software configuration.
Professional Association for City Employees (PACE): voluntary organization for professional development training classes, monthly membership meetings with a variety of speakers, and social functions designed to facilitate interaction with employees from all departments in a relaxed setting away from work.
Company
City of San Luis Obispo
The City of San Luis Obispo provides a moderate climate and small-town charm to inhabitants who have selected it for its quality of life.
201-500 employees
Funding
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