Job Duties

Directs the traffic count, speed studies, access permit and high crash monitoring programs; Prepares and reviews traffic studies to determine appropriate treatments and traffic control to resolve safety and congestion issues; Provides traffic engineering reviews on construction plans, temporary traffic control (MOT) plans, and studies submitted by consultants related to capital improvements and commercial/residential developments; Performs design activities and assists in the preparation of bid submittal documents for capital improvement projects (signals, signs, pavements markings, temporary traffic control plans); Ability to mentor, direct activities, and supervise work of traffic department staff; Oversees the operations and maintenance of County maintained traffic signals; Manages consultant service contracts for the design projects and traffic studies; Assists staff in the development and budgeting of the five-year capital improvement program; Investigates public concerns/inquiries; meets with citizens to define and resolve issues; Functions as the ADA coordinator for facilities located within the public right-of-way.



Minimum Class Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) curriculum; Master's degree preferred; Ohio Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain within one year required; 5 or more years of traffic engineering design experience involving traffic operations, maintenance of traffic signals, road, bridge and/or drainage projects; Working knowledge of the MUTCD, traffic signal design, traffic controller operation, capacity analysis, and high crash location analysis required; Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual, Synchro, and SimTraffic required; Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred, but not required; Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Ability to analyze problems and deal with conflict effectively; Self-motivated individual who seeks and accepts responsibility; Strong communication skills and experience relating to the public, peers and support personnel; Valid State of Ohio Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months.