Associate Traffic Engineer (For Current DPW Transportation Planning Division Employees Only)

  • City of Detroit, MI Expired
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Description

Under general supervision, is immediately responsible for the investigation and analysis of traffic problems and related transportation problems, and performs the more difficult and specialized work involved therein.

Examples of Duties

  1. Supervises the investigation of traffic conditions and problems through field surveys and study of existing statistical data.

  2. Develops traffic survey techniques.

  3. Assigns investigations to subordinates and advises them on objectives and procedures.

  4. Analyzes and critically reviews the reports and recommendations of subordinates for adequacy and feasibility.

  5. Devises methods of traffic control including signals, signs and other control divices.

  6. Designs, selects, and prepares specifications for such devices and inspects them for workmanship and suitability both during manufacture and upon delivery.

  7. Studies the efficacy of existing traffic regulations and formulates and recommends desirable revisions or innovations.

  8. Assembles traffic and related data in report form and arranges for their dissemination.

  9. Directs the preparation of maps and layouts of proposed traffic structures with indications as to their general characteristics as an aid to traffic studies and control.

  10. Performs any of the duties supervised, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a traffic engineering or traffic planning related field.

Four years of experience in traffic and related engineering activities, particularly in the study and installation of traffic controls in urban areas, including two years of experience in the statistical analysis and reporting of traffic data, and two years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Supplemental Information

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS

  • Interview: 70%
  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%
  • Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

  • Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
  • Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 05/13/2025

Description

Under general supervision, is immediately responsible for the investigation and analysis of traffic problems and related transportation problems, and performs the more difficult and specialized work involved therein.

Examples of Duties

  1. Supervises the investigation of traffic conditions and problems through field surveys and study of existing statistical data.

  2. Develops traffic survey techniques.

  3. Assigns investigations to subordinates and advises them on objectives and procedures.

  4. Analyzes and critically reviews the reports and recommendations of subordinates for adequacy and feasibility.

  5. Devises methods of traffic control including signals, signs and other control divices.

  6. Designs, selects, and prepares specifications for such devices and inspects them for workmanship and suitability both during manufacture and upon delivery.

  7. Studies the efficacy of existing traffic regulations and formulates and recommends desirable revisions or innovations.

  8. Assembles traffic and related data in report form and arranges for their dissemination.

  9. Directs the preparation of maps and layouts of proposed traffic structures with indications as to their general characteristics as an aid to traffic studies and control.

  10. Performs any of the duties supervised, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a traffic engineering or traffic planning related field.

Four years of experience in traffic and related engineering activities, particularly in the study and installation of traffic controls in urban areas, including two years of experience in the statistical analysis and reporting of traffic data, and two years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Supplemental Information

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS

  • Interview: 70%
  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%
  • Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

  • Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
  • Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 05/13/2025

Job ID: 477876422
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025

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