Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer (TE4)
Full Time
Shoreline, WA
Posted
Job description
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT has an exciting and unique opportunity for an Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer in Shoreline. This position will manage Traffic Operation functions, provide internal and external coordination, develop policy guidance, and determine training needs for WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR). The successful candidate appointed to this unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer will:
- Apply professional leadership, planning, analysis, judgment, and decision-making for complex engineering problems on outgoing work related to roadway signing, speed limit setting, and calendar actions.
- Review Traffic Operations work for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Coordinate work with any partnering groups inside and outside of Traffic.
- Provide regional expertise on Traffic Operation issues to resolve complex engineering problems.
- Review and apply technical knowledge to ensure the accuracy of speed data, speed limit database, and manage corrections for any inconsistencies between database and field signing.
- Proactively manage, develop, and implement and communicate NWR plan to identify corridors and/or locations where speed limits need updating based on development, city requests, existing conditions, and current practice.
- Initiate coordination internally and externally to review, evaluate, and implement speed limit changes as needed.
- Apply technical knowledge and expertise to region pavement marking guidelines and their implementation in projects.
- Interpret and apply the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), state policy, and standards of traffic operations issues.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- One (1) year of experience as Traffic Engineer 3 or equivalent experience in Traffic Operations related work.
- Three (3) years of experience and working knowledge of traffic operations related principles and practices, and national/state guidelines (MUTCD, WAC’s, and RCWs)
- Three (3) years of experience investigating, designing, and implementing traffic projects, programs, or initiatives.
- Valid driver’s license
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Working knowledge of the WSDOT Traffic Manual and/or Design Manual
- Experience applying WSDOT performance measurement standards, applications, practices, and policies
- One year of supervisory experience .
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering License in the State of Washington .
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification .
Important Notes
- Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid work options
- The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.- An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter via email.
Contact us:
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter,
Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference
23DOT-NWR-13267 in the subject line.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
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