Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to perform or assist project manager(s) in performing technical traffic and transportation tasks including: reviewing and analyzing capital design and construction plans; reviewing and analyzing development and redevelopment plans; design of transportation projects, analysis of improvements to traffic operations and safety for motorists and pedestrians; ensuring project compliance with requirements of the GDOT PDP process, assisting in right of way acquisition and utility coordination; coordination with other City departments, consultants, contractors, other governmental agencies, developers, and utility companies;  and preparation of applications for grant funding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs and/or reviews and prepares comments for capital design and construction projects; evaluates project proposals and develops priority criteria and ranking; conducts site visits to perform field investigation;
• Reviews and resolves project design issues, schedule and budget, tracks project status, attends various project related meetings.  Coordinates right of way and utility needs on capital projects; coordinates or performs right-of-way investigations and tracking.
• Prepares concept, scope, schedule, and budget for task orders given to consultants. Reviews preliminary plans, right-of-way plans and final plans. Coordinates utility and City review comments on plans and submits for permits.
• Communicates with stakeholders for public involvement efforts.
• Submits invoices, work orders, Committee items, and plan reviews; tracks schedule, budget and project status; and communicates and coordinates project tasks.
• Reviews plans and gives guidance to developers and design consultants. Reviews and prepares comments for site design development or development plans and construction project plans from design consultants and developers.
• Prepares or reviews intersection improvement, signalization and signing and marking plans; prepares cost estimates for plans designed; orders materials to use for projects.
• Performs field investigations for signage, pothole and erosion control issues; records complaints and problems brought by residents and businesses; identifies and determines solutions to issues; reports to supervisor to plan problem resolution.
• Conducts speed studies, all-way stop, signal warrants and crash analysis.
• Prepares and implements plans for bike and pedestrian facilities; develops projects to implement bike loop, develops sidewalk priority criteria.
• Reviews site development plans for any transportation issues, including site investigation, technical research, report preparation, meeting attendance, review team coordination. 
• Reviews and analyzes traffic impact studies.
• Performs GIS analysis of transportation issues and prepares project databases and graphics.
• Develops project concepts and designs and prepares and/or supervises design drawings of transportation improvements. Design may include drainage.
• Assists with contract procurement process, including proposals and construction bid packages; evaluates proposals and develops priority criteria and ranking; and reviews work of contracted engineering firms and/or in-house engineering consultant.
• Coordinates transportation programs with GDOT, ARC, GRTA; reviews development proposals, permit applications, and construction plans; coordinates transportation plans with other governmental agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, procedures, codes, and standards; maintains awareness of new issues and advances; maintains professional affiliations and participates in continued education activities: meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions.
• Seeks out best practices literature and software and copies of excellent reports and plans to keep in a library for division reference.  Fosters a working environment in which teamwork and excellence is promoted, expected and routinely provided.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates on review committees, policy committees, safety committees, or other committees; represents the department at public meetings and community events.
• Communicates with supervisors, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council, and other departments as needed; responds to requests for service.  Responds to citizen requests and concerns; meets with developers, consultants, and engineers on projects. 
• Prepares various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, or other documents.
• Receives and reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed; prepares related documents; helps in updating transportation improvement plans, sidewalk priority list; coordinates City participation in regional issues; prepares and distributes agendas for meetings.
• Assists in seeking funding resources to support projects and plans; prepares applications for project funding; prepares grant applications; monitors compliance with guidelines of grants awarded to the City.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff; monitors status of work activities; and assists with problem situations.
• Coordinates, participates, and represents the Department in meetings as needed: City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, bike/pedestrian regional meetings, public involvement meetings, intergovernmental meetings, and neighborhood meetings.
• Operates a personal computer, and office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including MS Word, Excel, and other software utilized by the department.
• Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment for safety implications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Transportation Engineer 1

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• One (1) year experience in roadway design, transportation or traffic engineering.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GIS software preferred.
• Assists in design and analysis under supervision.

• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Valid GA driver’s license, with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Special Requirements:

• None 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of codes, ordinances, and transportation engineering practices. 
• Skill in interpersonal communication for engaging diverse groups and resolving issues.
• Ability to learn and apply City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures. 
• Ability to review and prioritize data, exercising discretion in data classification, referencing established standards. 
• Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment in coordinating project activities.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory information.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, with the ability to write persuasively on deadline.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions, exercising independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards per objectives.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires the ability to exert very moderate effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Tasks also require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

 

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.