Traffic Engineer #2413 - Engineering - Public Works Division

Under limited supervision, oversees traffic engineering projects including design, construction documentation, surveying, bid and construction administration, and performs the managerial, supervisory, and administrative functions of the engineering design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of direct work experience related to traffic design engineering, two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory role. Must possess a Professional Engineering (PE) License in the State of Tennessee. A valid drivers license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to have completed the Hamilton County Defensive Driving course issued by the National Safety Council and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided by the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of ten (10) years of direct work experience related to traffic design engineering is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Work requires minimal physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and driving. Occasional visits to project work sites are required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the Countys Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.