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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $61,545 – $107,707
The Challenge
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Services team.
In this role you will:
Direct the Traffic Engineering team’s daily operations, including managing all requests for traffic investigations and supervising junior Engineers, Engineering Specialists, and Engineering Technicians in Traffic Engineering and Operations.
Coordinate and conduct field investigations accumulating data and observations related to speed zone studies, traffic ordinances, no parking studies, regulatory signing and intersection improvements.
Lead investigations consisting of retrieving crash history using Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS).
Lead staff in applying traffic engineering principles performing traffic engineering investigations and analysis, making recommendations, and seeking funds for safety and operational improvements.
Perform Special Commercial and Access Management reviews.
Manage our TODDS, LOGO, Sponsor-A-Highway programs, and Special Event requests.
Assist Division Traffic Engineer/Deputy Division Traffic Engineer in the operation and management of traffic services team as required and provide organizational direction and leadership in their absence.
Complete performance evaluations of direct reports.
What You Bring
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic Engineering, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and NCDOT Signal Specifications and Geometric Design.
NC General Statutes and Administrative Code knowledge.
Experience in the operation and timing of Traffic Signals, including signal timing software.
Experience tracking operation cost expenditures.
Customer service and communications experience with the public, local government officials, and employees, including public meetings and field reviews.
Ability to safely perform manual tasks and work outside in any weather, terrain, and hours.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Safety toe footwear.
Note
We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and
3+ years of relevant experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.