Traffic Studies Associate Engineer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4820067) Apply  Traffic Studies Associate Engineer Salary $69,885.94 Annually Location Jacksonville, FL Job Type Civil Service Job Number 2025-06412 Department PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Traffic Studies Associate Engineer. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. This is professional engineering work in the collection, compilation, review and analysis of traffic data to identify concerns, recommend corrective action or mitigation plan designed to improve safety, traffic flow and congestion. The work requires a basic understanding and application of the theories, principles and practices of traffic engineering. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people which and are important in resolving complaints from the general public. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. Work is performed in an office environment and field environment to include significant roadway and roadside work where there are some risks and hazards that are typically, known, predictable and controllable. Operates personal computers, motor vehicle, and standard office equipment. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, standing and walking to inspect roadway, roadside and construction sites. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards, and/or well-defined policies, and the worker plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and for adherence to established methods, standards, and policies. Examples of Work + Reviews and analyzes traffic data to determine existing conditions, develop corrective measures, and support recommendations. + Investigates and responds to customer concerns on traffic related issues. + Reviews policies, standards, and other criteria pertaining to signing, pavement markings, signals, street lighting, crash records, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans and permits to make improvements or ensure compliance. + Conducts periodic field inspections to observe traffic operations; performs traffic studies and makes recommendations for a safer and/or more efficient traffic flow. + Coordinates traffic data collection and conducts field inspections of traffic issues involving traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and roadway lighting. + Assists in the preparation of transportation related reports and correspondence; may support project development activities as member of the core team. + Reviews plans and specifications by engineering consultants for traffic signals, signs and pavement markings. + Reviews studies and work activities of Traffic Engineering Division on-call consultants + Determines personnel, equipment and supply needs for work activities and budget preparation. + Coordinates traffic operations with other agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Transportation Authority and other City divisions and departments. + Responds to request for information from citizens, City officials and other agencies. + Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies. + Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of Traffic Engineering, the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, traffic engineering practices, understanding of traffic operations activities and basic knowledge of traffic signal systems. + Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing. Must have tact and persuasiveness in resolving complaints from the general public and other customers. + Operational knowledge of Highway Capacity Software. + Operational knowledge of Synchro/SimTraffic is preferred. + Ability to develop project schedule and coordinate with traffic operations personnel and other Divisions, Departments and agencies for implementation. + Ability to estimate time, labor, materials, costs and other budgetary items. + Ability to conduct inspections and investigations and prepare reports on findings. + Ability to analyze engineering and mathematical data and to determine effective operational plans that improves roadway safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorized vehicles. + Ability to make complex engineering computations and prepare meaningful statistical projections. + Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering plans and drawings. + Ability to prepare and present written and oral presentations. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information + A Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution in Civil Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: + Registered Engineer Intern (EI) Certification is required prior to and must be maintained. + Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. + Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. + Florida Department of Transportation Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification is required during the probationary period and must be maintained. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: + The probationary period for this class is six (6) months. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 The budgeted annual salary for this position is $69,885.94. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.) + Yes + No 04 This position is located in an office and is not a remote location. + I have read and understand the above statement. 05 A Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution in Civil Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program is required. Do you possess this degree? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application. + Yes + No 06 Do you understand that a Registered Engineer Intern (EI) Certification is required prior to and must be maintained. Do you possess this certification? If "yes" a copy is required with your application. + Yes, I do possess. + No, I do not possess. 07 Do you understand that a Florida Department of Transportation Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification is required during the probationary period and must be maintained. + Yes, I understand, and certification is attached. + Yes, I understand, and will attach certification later. + No, I do not understand. 08 Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess. + FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class E Driver License + GA Standard Driver's License + GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + License from another State. + Learner Permit + My license is currently invalid. + I do not possess any type of Driver's License. 09 If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions? + C or 1 - Business Purpose Only + D or H - Employment Purposes + P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device + S or I – Other Restriction + Two or more of these restrictions. + I have an out of state license. + None of the above. 10 Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 11 Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 12 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date? + Yes + No 13 I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request. + Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license. + No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license. + I do not possess a valid driver's license. 14 Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. 15 If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference + Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application. + No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me. Required Question Employer City of Jacksonville Address 117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email