Transportation Engineer (Operations)

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Target Hiring Range: $108,160.00 -$144,799.20 Pay Grade Range: $108,160.00 -$167, 648.00

Depending on Qualifications and Experience

** Position subject to close at any time**

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation & Transit, the purpose of this position is to administer responsible professional, technical, and administrative work for the Transportation/Traffic Operations program. The employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable County, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Functions in a senior management capacity and is responsible for directing the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, budgets, and projects. Works with considerable independence and decision-making authority, while performing the assigned duties. (Note: these are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).

• Leads the planning, design, and implementation of cutting-edge transportation systems management strategies, incorporating ITS, signal retiming, and advanced traffic operations design and studies.
• Oversees the development and implementation of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) programs and Connected Vehicles (CV)/Automated Vehicles (AV) initiatives, shaping the future of transportation in Osceola County.
• Designs and integrate complex ITS networks, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance traffic management capabilities.
• Establishes work priorities for traffic engineering projects.
• Conducts comprehensive traffic studies and analyses to inform transportation planning and decision-making.
• Manages the review and approval of Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) methodologies and final reports prepared by private developments within the County.
• Develops and update policies for installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices for the County roadway network.
• Establishes and update County policies and procedures including, but not limited to, golf cart and scooter policies.
• Supports Community Development and Transportation Engineering with review of access management issues, site plans, project traffic analysis reports (PTAR) for roadway projects, temporary traffic control plans, typical sections, and roadway classification questions.
• Provides oversight for the County's Traffic Management Center and ATMS activities.
• Manages the investigation and response to complaints regarding congestion problems, malfunctions of traffic signals, safety hazards, and other issues as required by citizens, officials, other County departments, and other agencies.
• Manages the County Annual Traffic Count program, the collection of existing traffic data, and the production of traffic operations and safety studies to determine the posted speeds, safety measures, need for traffic control devices, and maintenance of traffic networks for the County roadway system.
• Manages and review designs for ITS networks, traffic signals, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control plans, signal system timings, and other traffic management-related improvements prepared by other departments, agencies, developers, contractors, and consultants.
• Manages construction and professional services contracts for the design and construction of ITS networks, traffic signals, intersection safety and/or capacity improvements, and other traffic management-related projects.
• Prepares, monitors, and control the Division's budget for all operations in the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Serves on County or inter-governmental boards as necessary.
• Interacts with law enforcement agencies and other governmental bodies as necessary.
• Provides oversight and guidance to a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the successful execution of transportation projects.
• Initiates and effectively recommend, for final approval by the Department Director, hiring, termination, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges and implement forward-thinking strategies.
• Stays ahead of emerging trends and technologies in transportation systems management and operations, driving Osceola County to be at the forefront of transportation innovation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of transportation and/or traffic engineering experience, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, or if registered in another State be able to obtain licensure in Florida within 90 days upon hiring.

• Extensive knowledge of design practices and standards for the design of signals and signal systems, intersections, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic during construction, accident analysis, and highway safety studies, capacity analysis, and traffic operations studies.
• Extensive knowledge of the national and state transportation standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, and ITE guidelines.
• Knowledge of traffic forecasting and modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, plan, schedule projects, make decisions and negotiate.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates, superiors, and the general public.
• Ability to generate ideas that create value and improve processes.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demand: Medium

• 50 pounds maximum lifting.
• If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.