Traffic Engineer

Salary: $74,060.00 - $85,829.00 Annually
Location : Coupeville Campus, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2024-024
Department: Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
Employee in this position is responsible for traffic engineering in Island County.
Position is open until filled.
Job Duties

• Administer traffic volume, speed zone, traffic signing and signalization, road channelization, pavement marking, and other related traffic studies. Prepare commensurate summary reports for review by higher authority.
• Manage transportation improvement projects from concept to design to construction.
• Review and investigate public complaints relating to traffic problems. Prepare investigation report with recommended corrective action. Prepare design to correct problem if required.
• Review inspection reports of roadside safety devices, including guardrails and barricades. Recommend proper maintenance and repair activity and maintain record of action taken.
• Inspection of transportation improvement project construction to ensure compliance to plans and specifications.
• Maintain record of traffic accident reports, received from enforcement agencies, which occurred in Island County.
• Develop options in response to safety grant opportunities and prepare grant applications.
• Coordinate regional projects with local cities and towns and Washington State Department of Transportation.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and the material and equipment involved in the area of specialization of the position.
• Knowledge and practical application and use of MSDOS-based computers and the following software: Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD, and ArcGIS, as applied to the area of specialization of the position.
• Knowledge of mathematics and trigonometry. Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Some knowledge of the current literature, state standards, trends, and developments in the area of this position.
• Ability to adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the planning, design, and construction of a variety of public works projects.
• Capability to perform technical research work and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written, with others for purposes of gathering and relaying information.
• Experience in the use and care of instruments and equipment employed.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in an accredited college or university and a major course in Traffic Engineering required.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Vision: Vision coverage is included in one Medical plan and another option is available at employee expense.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
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Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.