City of Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, California, United States
DESCRIPTION The Principal Planner plans, supervises, coordinates, assigns, and participates in complex and difficult planning services related to advanced and current planning activities; oversees and manages contract service in these areas; performs the most complex planning work; performs a variety of professional duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the supervisory level in the professional planning class series. Principal Planners receive direction from the Planning Manager and are responsible for performing the most complex professional planning work and supervising lower level professional and technical planning staff. This classification level requires considerable knowledge of the development process and advanced planning. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate, supervise staff, and perform responsible planning work in the review of development proposals and long-range planning studies. Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for planning activities including preparation of a variety of planning reports and special studies including environmental impact reports and traffic studies. Serve as chair of the City's Development Advisory Board; attend meetings and facilitate the resolution of differences addressed by developers. Prepare complex reports on a wide range of planning issues; make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, developers, community groups, and outside agencies. Assign work to staff and participate in the review of complex development proposals for conformance to City standards; resolve disputes between the City and developers/property owners. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures. Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; and implement progressive discipline as directed. Interpret and apply environmental quality laws and regulations to ensure that development, City projects, and Municipal Code amendments are in compliance. Oversee the preparation of comprehensive plans, master plans, specific plans, and related plan components including utility plans, finance plans, environmental documents, annexations, and related activities. Review and analyze development plans for compliance with the General Plan and zoning and City regulations and policies; direct the review of use permits, subdivision, rezoning requests, variance, and other land use entitlements. Develop and recommend changes regarding zoning and the General Plan; prepare and present reports; advise the City Council and Planning Commission on zoning and planning matters; and oversee the preparation of amendments to the text of the Zoning Code. Perform related work as required EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional level experience in urban planning/design including one year in a responsible lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California State Driver's License by the time of appointment. Possession of Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Practical and modern planning methodology, urban development and operations, urban design, and basic land economics. Current land use and urban design implementation. Principles and techniques of project management, supervision, and leadership. Principles and practices of human resources administration. Techniques of management and administration. Development process, economics, practices, and procedures. California development law, City planning and zoning codes, and other applicable federal, state, and local legislation. Budgeting techniques. Techniques of negotiation. Ability to: Assume responsibility for planning activities on multiple, diverse, and complex projects. Supervise, lead, evaluate, and train staff effectively. Demonstrate community relations concepts; speak publicly and explain/interpret City practices and objectives to individuals and representatives of diverse public and private agencies and organizations. Analyze data and information, and make key decisions and determinations in a sound, logical, and objective manner. Prepare reports, proposals, and written materials of an analytical, budgetary, financial, technical, and evaluative nature. Lead and actively engage in performing complex planning design work. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Demands: Mobility : frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, and squatting. Lifting : frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision : constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity : frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking : frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological : frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental : frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise. The incumbents in this class may be required to work during irregular business hours, including evenings and weekends on an occasional basis. Travel may be required on an occasional basis. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
DESCRIPTION The Principal Planner plans, supervises, coordinates, assigns, and participates in complex and difficult planning services related to advanced and current planning activities; oversees and manages contract service in these areas; performs the most complex planning work; performs a variety of professional duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the supervisory level in the professional planning class series. Principal Planners receive direction from the Planning Manager and are responsible for performing the most complex professional planning work and supervising lower level professional and technical planning staff. This classification level requires considerable knowledge of the development process and advanced planning. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate, supervise staff, and perform responsible planning work in the review of development proposals and long-range planning studies. Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for planning activities including preparation of a variety of planning reports and special studies including environmental impact reports and traffic studies. Serve as chair of the City's Development Advisory Board; attend meetings and facilitate the resolution of differences addressed by developers. Prepare complex reports on a wide range of planning issues; make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, developers, community groups, and outside agencies. Assign work to staff and participate in the review of complex development proposals for conformance to City standards; resolve disputes between the City and developers/property owners. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures. Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; and implement progressive discipline as directed. Interpret and apply environmental quality laws and regulations to ensure that development, City projects, and Municipal Code amendments are in compliance. Oversee the preparation of comprehensive plans, master plans, specific plans, and related plan components including utility plans, finance plans, environmental documents, annexations, and related activities. Review and analyze development plans for compliance with the General Plan and zoning and City regulations and policies; direct the review of use permits, subdivision, rezoning requests, variance, and other land use entitlements. Develop and recommend changes regarding zoning and the General Plan; prepare and present reports; advise the City Council and Planning Commission on zoning and planning matters; and oversee the preparation of amendments to the text of the Zoning Code. Perform related work as required EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional level experience in urban planning/design including one year in a responsible lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California State Driver's License by the time of appointment. Possession of Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Practical and modern planning methodology, urban development and operations, urban design, and basic land economics. Current land use and urban design implementation. Principles and techniques of project management, supervision, and leadership. Principles and practices of human resources administration. Techniques of management and administration. Development process, economics, practices, and procedures. California development law, City planning and zoning codes, and other applicable federal, state, and local legislation. Budgeting techniques. Techniques of negotiation. Ability to: Assume responsibility for planning activities on multiple, diverse, and complex projects. Supervise, lead, evaluate, and train staff effectively. Demonstrate community relations concepts; speak publicly and explain/interpret City practices and objectives to individuals and representatives of diverse public and private agencies and organizations. Analyze data and information, and make key decisions and determinations in a sound, logical, and objective manner. Prepare reports, proposals, and written materials of an analytical, budgetary, financial, technical, and evaluative nature. Lead and actively engage in performing complex planning design work. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Demands: Mobility : frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, and squatting. Lifting : frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision : constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity : frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking : frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological : frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental : frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise. The incumbents in this class may be required to work during irregular business hours, including evenings and weekends on an occasional basis. Travel may be required on an occasional basis. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley! Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools, and 18 prize-winning parks. We are looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to help manage and over-see large transportation infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This position will perform professional traffic engineering work by planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining our transportation infrastructure improvement projects. The position will have a primary focus on working on our Transportation Special Projects team consisting of a Principal Transportation Engineer, this position and a Traffic Engineer advancing large projects such as roadway grade separations, new bicycle/pedestrian overcrossings and tunnels through its various stages and phases, representing the City, applying for and managing grant funding related to the projects, and oversight of consultant teams. We are looking for someone with strong communication, analytical, technical, problem-solving skills, and best practice project management methodologies. We are seeking a candidate with an excellent ability to effectively supervise and work with cross-functional teams, the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a constantly changing environment, and a proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, members of the public, other public agencies and vendors. Working for the City of Sunnyvale as a Senior Traffic Engineer is both challenging and rewarding and you are provided an opportunity to invest in the community and see the results of your work. All of this, plus a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. The City of Sunnyvale offers: City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute. Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits Under general direction from the Transportation and Traffic Manager, performs professional traffic engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of traffic control equipment and transportation related facilities; oversees the work of assigned staff; supervises and participates in traffic engineering and transportation planning work, projects, and studies; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Traffic Engineer is the advanced journey level classification in the traffic engineering series. Incumbents are expected to apply professional engineering knowledge and skills to comprehensive state-of-the-art and complex traffic engineering and transportation projects. This classification performs the most complex traffic engineering and/or transportation planning tasks, performs project management and contract administration duties and functions as a supervisor over assigned clerical, technical and professional staff. This staffed classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner in that the latter may have responsibility for overall supervision of the division, and all transportation planning, traffic engineering, and alternative transportation programs. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (May include, but are not limited to the following): Review specifications, plans, estimates and reports pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of traffic engineering facilities and street lighting systems Directs construction inspection work requiring specialized traffic engineering knowledge and personally intervenes when highly technical problems require resolution. Directs and coordinates the repair and maintenance of traffic control devices and reviews invoices for payment. Assumes the major role in training other traffic engineering staff in technical and design aspects of traffic engineering or other transportation planning staff in the planning of transportation infrastructures. Oversees and directs the activities of assigned clerical, technical and professional staff; assists in the performance evaluations of workers. Prepares engineering cost estimates and recommends priorities for Public Works projects related to transportation; develops proposals, concept reports, project scopes and requests for proposals for traffic engineering improvement projects and/or transportation planning studies. Conducts and supervises field traffic engineering studies, topographical and construction surveys for streets, traffic control, and traffic flow developments. Provides professional advice to developers, consultants, and other City Departments on matters related to traffic control and safety; designs and supervises traffic striping and signing for pedestrian and vehicular movement. Reviews development and redevelopment proposals and plans. Prepares background material and draft recommendations for Council action on transportation issues. Signs off on documents and reports and performs other duties requiring licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Conducts or supervises traffic studies such as speed studies, stop sign warrants, and parking restrictions. Oversees program and project budget; assists with development and oversight of division budget. Meets with representatives of other governmental agencies, major industries, and citizen groups to discuss traffic problems. May serve as staff liaison to Boards and Commissions. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard. Near vision is required when reading plans, written reports and other documents, and far vision is required when inspecting work sites. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to fumes, dust, allergens and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to work in construction zones and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field; AND Five years of experience in performing relevant, professional level work in traffic, transportation or civil engineering with some lead or supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering as applied to the design, construction and operations of a multimodal transportation system. Computers and hardware utilized for traffic signal controls. Computer software applications related to the work, including computer-aided traffic modeling concepts and applications. Street and roadway design and maintenance in conformance with applicable standards. Standard and alternative engineering construction materials. Working knowledge of: Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and safety practices. Basic supervision and training principles and practices. Surveying and other civil engineering practices related to traffic engineering. Traffic signals, traffic engineering, travel demand management, traffic safety, transportation planning and traffic operations. Engineering mathematics and calculations; principles of drafting and surveying. Office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software. Ability to: Analyze complex traffic engineering data and reports; evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Manage and review traffic studies, traffic circulation plans, transportation demand management plans. Develop and implement bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school and local transportation plans. Effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations and with property owners and the public. Interpret and work from design and construction plans, sketches, and diagrams. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Provide excellent customer service to the public and other City employees. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work independently and as a member of a team. Collaborate and coordinate with coworkers both in person and via videoconferencing. Direct and oversee the work of other transportation and traffic engineering staff. Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Direct and maintain the cooperation of construction contractors, consultants, and others; administer contracts for professional services and construction projects in a municipal setting. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the public. Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports and recommendations; maintain accurate records, logs, and databases. Travel to various sites within the City. Operate a personal computer, photocopier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California is required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Traffix, Vistro, Vissim, ArcGIS, Synchro, SIDRA, and/or Crossroads software. Application and Selection Process APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by 5:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024 (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 .(Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024 . Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association (SMA). The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Management SMA Benefits Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley! Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools, and 18 prize-winning parks. We are looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to help manage and over-see large transportation infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This position will perform professional traffic engineering work by planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining our transportation infrastructure improvement projects. The position will have a primary focus on working on our Transportation Special Projects team consisting of a Principal Transportation Engineer, this position and a Traffic Engineer advancing large projects such as roadway grade separations, new bicycle/pedestrian overcrossings and tunnels through its various stages and phases, representing the City, applying for and managing grant funding related to the projects, and oversight of consultant teams. We are looking for someone with strong communication, analytical, technical, problem-solving skills, and best practice project management methodologies. We are seeking a candidate with an excellent ability to effectively supervise and work with cross-functional teams, the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a constantly changing environment, and a proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, members of the public, other public agencies and vendors. Working for the City of Sunnyvale as a Senior Traffic Engineer is both challenging and rewarding and you are provided an opportunity to invest in the community and see the results of your work. All of this, plus a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. The City of Sunnyvale offers: City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute. Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits Under general direction from the Transportation and Traffic Manager, performs professional traffic engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of traffic control equipment and transportation related facilities; oversees the work of assigned staff; supervises and participates in traffic engineering and transportation planning work, projects, and studies; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Traffic Engineer is the advanced journey level classification in the traffic engineering series. Incumbents are expected to apply professional engineering knowledge and skills to comprehensive state-of-the-art and complex traffic engineering and transportation projects. This classification performs the most complex traffic engineering and/or transportation planning tasks, performs project management and contract administration duties and functions as a supervisor over assigned clerical, technical and professional staff. This staffed classification is distinguished from the next higher level of Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner in that the latter may have responsibility for overall supervision of the division, and all transportation planning, traffic engineering, and alternative transportation programs. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (May include, but are not limited to the following): Review specifications, plans, estimates and reports pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of traffic engineering facilities and street lighting systems Directs construction inspection work requiring specialized traffic engineering knowledge and personally intervenes when highly technical problems require resolution. Directs and coordinates the repair and maintenance of traffic control devices and reviews invoices for payment. Assumes the major role in training other traffic engineering staff in technical and design aspects of traffic engineering or other transportation planning staff in the planning of transportation infrastructures. Oversees and directs the activities of assigned clerical, technical and professional staff; assists in the performance evaluations of workers. Prepares engineering cost estimates and recommends priorities for Public Works projects related to transportation; develops proposals, concept reports, project scopes and requests for proposals for traffic engineering improvement projects and/or transportation planning studies. Conducts and supervises field traffic engineering studies, topographical and construction surveys for streets, traffic control, and traffic flow developments. Provides professional advice to developers, consultants, and other City Departments on matters related to traffic control and safety; designs and supervises traffic striping and signing for pedestrian and vehicular movement. Reviews development and redevelopment proposals and plans. Prepares background material and draft recommendations for Council action on transportation issues. Signs off on documents and reports and performs other duties requiring licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Conducts or supervises traffic studies such as speed studies, stop sign warrants, and parking restrictions. Oversees program and project budget; assists with development and oversight of division budget. Meets with representatives of other governmental agencies, major industries, and citizen groups to discuss traffic problems. May serve as staff liaison to Boards and Commissions. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard. Near vision is required when reading plans, written reports and other documents, and far vision is required when inspecting work sites. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to fumes, dust, allergens and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to work in construction zones and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field; AND Five years of experience in performing relevant, professional level work in traffic, transportation or civil engineering with some lead or supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering as applied to the design, construction and operations of a multimodal transportation system. Computers and hardware utilized for traffic signal controls. Computer software applications related to the work, including computer-aided traffic modeling concepts and applications. Street and roadway design and maintenance in conformance with applicable standards. Standard and alternative engineering construction materials. Working knowledge of: Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and safety practices. Basic supervision and training principles and practices. Surveying and other civil engineering practices related to traffic engineering. Traffic signals, traffic engineering, travel demand management, traffic safety, transportation planning and traffic operations. Engineering mathematics and calculations; principles of drafting and surveying. Office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software. Ability to: Analyze complex traffic engineering data and reports; evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Manage and review traffic studies, traffic circulation plans, transportation demand management plans. Develop and implement bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school and local transportation plans. Effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations and with property owners and the public. Interpret and work from design and construction plans, sketches, and diagrams. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Provide excellent customer service to the public and other City employees. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work independently and as a member of a team. Collaborate and coordinate with coworkers both in person and via videoconferencing. Direct and oversee the work of other transportation and traffic engineering staff. Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Direct and maintain the cooperation of construction contractors, consultants, and others; administer contracts for professional services and construction projects in a municipal setting. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the public. Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports and recommendations; maintain accurate records, logs, and databases. Travel to various sites within the City. Operate a personal computer, photocopier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California is required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Traffix, Vistro, Vissim, ArcGIS, Synchro, SIDRA, and/or Crossroads software. Application and Selection Process APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by 5:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024 (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 .(Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024 . Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association (SMA). The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Management SMA Benefits Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific