Transportation Planning Engineer

City of Springfield

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ENGINEER

Pay Grade: 128

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: OPEU

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Traffic Engineer, participates in local and regional transportation system planning processes, reviews proposed land development plans, and coordinates specialized transportation system studies. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Performs transportation system planning activities for the City using manual and computerized technical analysis, interagency communications, and public involvement.

2. 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.

3. Represents the Department and the City in ongoing metropolitan area transportation planning efforts; attends interagency meetings to coordinate project planning, development and funding activities.

4. Presents transportation plans and projects to City Council, Commissions and citizens groups; obtains and incorporates public input into planning and project development processes.

5. Uses computer systems and a variety of software such as Transyt 7F, aaSIDRA, and HCS to analyze proposed transportation system improvements and develop project design recommendations.

6. 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation engineering; knowledge of the procedures and methods of transportation planning; knowledge of federal and state laws and statutes related to transportation engineering; knowledge of applied mathematics that are essential to the field of engineering; knowledge of the operation and interface of traffic control systems; 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 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

Completion, or equivalent, of a job-related four year college degree program in civil engineering and major coursework in transportation engineering, plus four years of professional experience in transportation 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.

An Oregon driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Xjc 005161

Logo McKenzie Boat