Assistant Traffic Engineer - Durham Co Traffic - 60019377

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
• Job Classification Title
• Engineer I (NS)
• Position Number
• 60019377
• Grade
• NC16

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This position serves as an Assistant Division Traffic Engineer in the Division 5 Traffic Unit. This position reviews, performs investigations and responds to safety concerns from residents, municipal governments, and elected officials.

Investigations often consist of one or more of the following; requesting volume data, performing site visits to determine current conditions, pulling crash data from Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS), completing speed studies, completing all way stop warrant analysis, completing signal warrant analysis, reviewing pavement markings and signage in relation to current standards, collecting information from multiple parties, coordination with internal partners about potential solutions, etc. The applicant will be responsible for making recommendations based on their investigation and assist with seeking funds for safety and operational improvements.

Applicants should have knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering with the ability to learn highway maintenance methods, techniques, construction standards and specifications, and operating of field and office engineering instruments. This position coordinates reviews of technical plans and drawings. This position may be required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes.

Successful Applicants should have the ability to

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule daily tasks. Ability to make independent decisions and the willingness to work collaboratively towards group decisions. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, departmental personnel, contractors, developers, local and state officials, and the public. Ability to prioritize and delegate project assignments. Ability to interpret plans, provisions, specifications, policies, procedures and regulations and apply this information in reviewing of construction drawings.

Safety toe shoes are required. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Salary Grade and Salary Range

NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470

Management prefers applicants with the following

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Office

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
• It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.