Supervisory Civil Engineer (Traffic - OPTCS)

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Supervisory Civil Engineer (Traffic - OPTCS)(Job Id 1275)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:

Employee

Post Date: 06/27/2025 Salary: Negotiable USD

Description

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Supervisory Civil Engineer

(Traffic-OPTCS) position available in the Public Works Department.

SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, and monitors the Overland Park Traffic Control

System (OPTCS). Coordinates timing plans and maintains and monitors all

related equipment. Collects and analyzes field data using various

software programs. Writes reports and makes presentations to local

citizen

groups and governing body committees. Researches and evaluates new

technology to help improve system efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides for daily operation, monitoring and evaluation of OPTCS by

collecting, analyzing, and/or reviewing data for evaluation of system

performance. Coordinates staff efforts, checking timing and coordination

plans, and identifies any necessary modifications or additions.

Manages fiscal aspects of OPTCS. Approves related invoices and monitors

monthly expenditures. Assists with developing operating budgets and

traffic related projects in the Capital Improvement Program.

Establishes and documents operating procedures for traffic management

center (TMC). Coordinates scheduling of staffing needs for TMC

consistent with the mission requirements of the City\'s public safety

departments and other external agencies we support.

Develops computerized traffic control system coordination plans for each

required time of day period for each arterial controlled by OPTCS based

on traffic engineering software, engineering knowledge, and related

traffic studies and data. Implements timing plans and monitors results.

Makes

adjustments as necessary.

Operates and monitors OPTCS computer hardware and software and related

peripheral equipment to maintain optimum overall system

performance and function. Maintains central software to ensure proper

operation. Maintains database to accurately reflect field

configurations.

Reads and thoroughly understands software manuals. Clarifies procedures

and operation with software consultants. Ensures proper operation of

OPTCS communications sub- system by checking weekly each intersection\'s

communication and monitoring daily problems.

Prepares written or oral reports on OPTCS operations and submits reports

to other members of staff. Answers questions from citizens and

responds to complaints about specific locations in need of adjustment.

Conducts tours of the traffic operations center. Gives public

presentations

using visual aids to various engineering or other interested groups.

Develops corridor simulation models based on existing conditions and

proposed changes to measure the impact to the network. Prepares reports

to document analysis and recommendations.

Assists with the update and creation of Capital Improvement Projects.

Pursues funding allocations from other sources.

Reviews new construction plans involving construction or installation of

traffic signals. Makes recommendations for system enhancements to

improve flow and operating levels of service.

Serves as project manager for assigned projects, directing all project

activities, responsible for managing the project schedule, funding, and

quality assurance. Prepares preliminary engineering reports and costs.

Performs field reconnaissance, gathers all necessary data, and performs

engineering analysis. Reviews existing systems, researches design

alternatives, and develops cost estimates.

Acts as City liaison with other governmental entities pursuing regional

intelligent transportation systems.

Performs various traffic engineering field studies us ing mechanical,

electrical, and visual traffic counting methods and equipment. Analyzes

data

for use in evaluating and improving OPTCS performance.

Trains and supervises employees assigned to OPTCS. Monitors workload.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all

assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially

during

regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,

supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other persons or organization

with

whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of

performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and

work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled

work breaks, where applicable.

EDUCATION &SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/