JOB PURPOSE 

• Under general direction prepares and reviews engineering designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public 

• infrastructure projects. Assists With the preparation Of the City's annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Prepares and 

• reviews traffic engineering studies and reports for pubic improvement and private development projects. Responds to 

• public works related inquiries and concerns from citizens and contractors. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS 

(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) 

• Leads through staff selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline to standard 

• operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules and regulations. 

• prepares and reviews designs, plans, specifications, and Cost estimates for public infrastructure projects including 

• traffic control, capacity or safety improvements. 

• Coordinates and oversees staffing daily traffic operations including traffic signals, signs and pavement markings 

• installation, maintenance and repair. 

• Plans, organizes and conducts traffic data collection and analysis, including high-resolution data and traffic signal 

• performance measures. 

• Prepares and reviews traffic engineering studies and reports. Studies may include operations and safety studies, 

• traffic control and signal warrant studies. traffic impact studies, vehicle count and speed studies. gap studies, and 

• traffic sign or pavement marking studies. 

• Development, implementation and evaluation of traffic signal timing plans to achieve operational and safety goals. 

• Coordinates with contractors, consulting engineers, surveyors, inspectors, utility representatives and other officials to 

• gather and disseminate information and maintain records necessary to complete public improvement requirements. 

• Assist With GPS data collection for sign and fiber optic inventory or installation, as needed. 

• Responds to Inquiries and concerns from residents. businesses, and contractors regarding traffic engineering related 

• issues, completes on-site Investigations, prepares reports, correspondence and communications, and acts as the 

• City's representative. 

• Performs other duties or assumes offer responsibilities as apparent or assigned. 

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SUCCESS FACTORS

• Take action in solving problems While exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the 

• important dimensions of a problem. determine potential causes. obtain relevant information and specify alternate 

• solutions that result In effective resolutions. 

• Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals and 

• objectives. 

• Actively support efforts to increase cooperation, communication and collaboration between and among coworkers, departments, City Officials, Other jurisdictions, the business community and the general public. 

• Create and participate in a team environment 

• React to a work environment that Will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and reorganization of one's 

• schedule. 

• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time- 

• sensitive deadlines. 

• Safeguard confidential Information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the 

• course of performing specific job duties. 

• Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating. as necessary, in assisting all other teams. 

• Utilize high level Of conflict resolution skills With staff, community members, elected Officials and all stakeholders. 

• Attentive to the City's standards for customer service, accuracy. Quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures 

• ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff.

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering from an accredited college or university, or closely related field.

• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in civil or traffic engineering. 

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities 

• necessary to perform the work. 

• Possession of a license to practice as a professional civil engineer issued by the State Of Iowa or licensed in another 

• state with the ability to obtain an Iowa license within six (6) months from date of hire. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License. 

• Shall possess, or be able to obtain within one year, certification from the International Municipal Signal Association for 

• Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Signal Technician Level I. and Signs and pavement Markings 

• Technician Level I. 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Able to lift carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds, occasionally. 

• Able to read plans and observe and evaluate job sites. 

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups Of directors. staff, developers, 

• contractors, colleagues, elected officials and the general public. 

• Able to and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations. 

• Able to in undeveloped areas On uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather. 

• Able to distinguish sounds to troubleshoot equipment. 

• Able to function productively in a standard office environment, accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and once 

• Equipment. 

• Able to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens. 

• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and 

• handwritten) in English with other employees and the community. 

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WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Climate-controlled office with hazards typical of that environment. 

• Position requires travel within and outside of the City Which imposes travel hazards. 

• Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.

• May be exposed to dust, noise, and moving machinery causing potentially dangerous conditions. 

• Must be able to maintain standard work hours with flexibility to attend meetings, and events during weekends and evenings.