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City of Springfield Position Description for: CIVIL ENGINEER (Transportation) Pay Grade: 128 FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit: SEIU
Under the general supervision of the Traffic Engineer or Transportation Manager, performs, assigns and reviews engineering work on public works improvement projects and public facilities, participates in local and regional transportation system planning processes, reviews and comments on proposed land development plans, and coordinates specialized transportation system studies. Performs other related duties as required. This position functions
as a member of a team of three engineers who have similar duties and
responsibilities. The team is responsible for the full scope of the
Essential Duties listed below. Allocation of the Essential Duties will
vary based upon a team member's abilities and interests. A team member
will be responsible for a portion of the Essential Duties and will develop,
over time a working capability with all Essential Duties. Essential Duties 1. Performs professional engineering work in preparing, coordinating or reviewing: facility plans, studies, budgets, designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations necessary for planning, design and construction of street, intersection, traffic management, safety, multi-modal and other Public Works improvement projects, and/or provide other engineering support to the City. Manages consultant resources that complete the work described above. 2. Performs transportation system planning activities for the City using manual and computerized technical analysis, interagency communications, and public involvement, either personally or through management of consultant teams. 3. Uses computer systems and a variety of software such as Syncro, SimTraffic, Rodel, aaSIDRA, and HCS to analyze proposed transportation system improvements and develop project design recommendations. 4. Analyzes data from the regional transportation system model and other sources; prepares technical reports identifying issues, analyzing alternatives and giving recommendations for transportation system programs and projects. 5. Represents the Department and the City in ongoing metropolitan area transportation planning efforts; attends interagency meetings to coordinate project planning, development and funding activities. 6. Prepares correspondence, reports, agenda items, project recommendations or other written materials for presentation to Councils, Commissions, Boards, and citizens groups; obtains and incorporates public input into planning and project development processes. 7. Represents the Transportation Division on the Development Code Review Committee; reviews proposed land development applications for compliance with city codes and policies, and prepares recommendations for conditions of approval. 8. Reviews and updates engineering design specifications, and participates in the development and implementation of public works infrastructure requirements and standards relating to streets, traffic control, and other aspects of public and private construction. 9. May develop or calculate Systems Development Charges associated with private development, or develop or calculate other fees and charges related to public works infrastructure development. 10. May lead and/or provide direction for work assignments of staff technicians; reviews and evaluates work for quality and timely completion. 11. Serves as liaison
with other public and private agencies for the planning and completion
of Public Works projects. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, transportation, and traffic engineering; knowledge of the procedures and methods of transportation planning; knowledge of federal and state laws and statutes related to transportation and traffic engineering; knowledge of applied mathematics that are essential to the field of engineering; knowledge of traffic control systems, operations and user interface methods; ability to read, interpret, and prepare transportation engineering plans, studies, and reports; ability to coordinate project work that requires input from various sources; ability to analyze complex technical information; ability to utilize personal computers and specific engineering software to enter, retrieve, and analyze data; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to organize and lead the work of others, and provide project coordination and direction as needed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, consulting engineers, elected officials, advisory commissions, representatives of outside agencies, business owners, and the public. Experience and Training Graduation from college with a degree in Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering, plus four years of progressively responsible professional experience in transportation engineering, traffic engineering or transportation planning. A Masters Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience, or any combination of experience, training, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications Registration as
a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of Oregon, or
ability to obtain the registration through reciprocity or comity within
twelve (12) months of appointment.
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