DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: REGIONAL TRAFFIC - SOUTHERN REGION
1221 S. 2nd Ave
Tucson AZ, 85713

Salary: $ 61,477.84 - $ 66,477.84 
Anticipated Salary: $ 66,477.84

Grade: 22

Closing Date: December 28th, 2024

This Traffic Engineering Specialist reports to the Assistant Regional Traffic Engineer. This position performs essential functions within the field of traffic engineering, including signing, striping, signals, lighting, and traffic control plan review, traffic impact study review, work orders, data collection and analysis, and other duties as assigned. This position represents the Regional Traffic Engineer and sometimes the District Engineers while corresponding with internal and external customers, including members of the general public and local government staff. This position initiates solutions to complex traffic engineering problems and has major responsibilities related to every aspect of traffic engineering, including intersection and roadway safety, maintenance, and operations.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Review traffic control plans related to encroachment permits.
Prepare work orders for signing, striping, signals, lighting, and maintenance crews, and perform related field-reviews.
Review traffic impact statements and analyses, and review off-site improvement plans for proposed developments.
Review signing, striping, and maintenance of traffic plan sheets for construction projects, and attend project field reviews and partnering/pre-construction meetings.
Collect traffic engineering data, such as speed samples, turning movement count data, etc., make observations regarding traffic safety and operations, analyze the data, and prepare memorandums or formal traffic engineering studies as needed.
Meet with various stakeholders, including members of the general public, federal or local agency officials, and/or employees internal to the department to resolve traffic safety and operations issues. Prepare related written correspondence.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- ADOT Traffic Guidelines & Processes.
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- ADOT Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines.
- ADOT Signing & Marking Standard Drawings.
- ITE Trip Generation.
- AASHTO Green Book and ADOT Roadway Design Guidelines.
- ADOT Construction Standards.
- ADOT Standard Specifications.
- Arizona Traffic Law (Title 28).

Skill:
- Computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Operating traffic counting equipment and radar speed data collection equipment.
- Oral and Written Communication.
- Problem Solving.

Ability:
- Operate a state vehicle.
- Carry out assignments without direct supervision.
- Teamwork & Collaboration.
- Eagerness & willingness to learn new skills.
- Team-oriented and proactive

Background and/or work experience in traffic engineering, traffic control, roadway construction or maintenance, signing and striping, and/or signals and lighting.

ATSSA Certification(s).

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Valid Arizona driver's license.

High school diploma or high school diploma equivalent.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.