Senior Associate Traffic Engineer
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Senior Associate Traffic Engineer
Salary
$68,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location
314 Coleman Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Department
Dept of Public Works
Job Number
20221184041XX
Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for major traffic engineering function related to the design, selection, and placement of traffic structures and appurtenances.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities ( may perform other duties as assigned )
Plan and supervise the work of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and drafting technicians engaged in performing fundamental traffic engineering design studies and analyses of transportation problems related to the design, selection, and placement of traffic structures and appurtenances.
Prepare plans and policies for performing the work.
Assign, review, and approve the work of subordinates.
Advise and provide instruction on the more difficult phases of the work.
Train subordinates and new staff members.
Evaluate existing statistical traffic data and arrange for the collection of pertinent information in order to develop solutions to traffic control and design problems.
Formulate specific solutions to traffic problems and evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken as a result of those recommendations.
Prepare and modify, from a traffic engineering perspective, plans and layouts related to the design of traffic structures and appurtenances.
Investigate and prepare reports on the more difficult and specialized phases of traffic design and control activities.
Consult with representatives of other City departments, public and private utilities, and other traffic agencies.
Represent the department in the coordination of efforts and responsibilities in major traffic engineering projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
Bachelor's degree in traffic engineering or a related field of study.
Three years of experience in traffic and related engineering activities which has involved making transportation studies in urban areas and design of traffic and transportation structures including two years which has been in a supervisory capacity.
SUBJECTS & WEIGHTS
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total: Interview and Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 100%
Domicile Credit: 15 points
Veterans' Preference: 0 to 15 points
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
City Employees Benefits Summary
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical
Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits after ninety-one (91) days of employment.
Dental
Eligible for dental care after sixth (6) months of employment.
Vision
Eligible for eye care after six (6)months of employment.
Life Insurance
Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan)
The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
City employees accrue sick leave based on the number of regular hours worked. Full time employees earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year. You may carry over your unused sick leave. Effective July 7, 2012 maximum accumulation is 300 hours.
VACATION and LEAVE
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Other Leave Policies
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. (In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); • An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
Advancement Opportunities
Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of
Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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