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This position may be filled at the Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the work.\nThis role performs professional traffic engineering work related to traffic operations, safety, development review, project delivery, and coordination with internal and external partners. The selected candidate will evaluate transportation issues, prepare engineering recommendations, conduct or manage traffic studies, review plans and permits, respond to public and stakeholder concerns, and support projects and programs that improve mobility and safety citywide.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDepending on qualifications and level of hire, responsibilities may include:\nReviewing engineering plans, development plans, permits, technical documents, and temporary traffic control plans for compliance with applicable standards, policies, and engineering practices\nConducting and managing traffic engineering studies, including crash analyses, speed studies, pedestrian crossing reviews, sight-distance evaluations, traffic calming investigations, before-and-after studies, and operational assessments\nPreparing technical reports, findings, and recommendations related to traffic operations, safety, and multimodal mobility\nSupporting or leading road safety audits, annual traffic safety reporting, and implementation activities associated with the City’s Safety Action Plan\nManaging assigned traffic engineering projects, including scope, schedule, consultant coordination, technical review, budget tracking, quality assurance, and implementation support\nCoordinating with schools, Johnson County, KDOT, consultants, developers, contractors, and other partners to resolve issues and advance project and operational goals\nResponding to questions and concerns from residents, contractors, staff, partner agencies, and other stakeholders\nAnalyzing data to support Capital Improvement Program prioritization, corridor planning, project scoping, and operational recommendations\nAt the senior level, leading assigned traffic engineering programs, establishing priorities, ensuring quality and consistency of technical work, and providing technical guidance on staff and consultant work products\nMinimum Qualifications\nTraffic Engineer\nSalary Range: $89,107 to $125,653\nBachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a related field\nMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, with emphasis in traffic engineering or a related field\nA master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experience\nMunicipal or public-sector experience preferred\nExperience using Synchro software required\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire, required\nValid driver’s license and favorable driving record required\nPTOE certification preferred\nSenior Traffic Engineer\nSalary Range: $97,594 to $138,219\nBachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a related field\nMinimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, with emphasis in traffic engineering or a related field\nA master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experience\nExperience leading complex traffic engineering studies, projects, programs, or cross-functional technical work required\nMunicipal or public-sector experience preferred\nOne (1) year of project leadership, technical lead, and/or supervisory experience preferred\nExperience using Synchro software required\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire, required\nValid driver’s license and favorable driving record required\nPTOE certification preferred\nAdditional Information\nThis position may be filled at either the Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.\nHighlights of City-provided benefits include:\nHealth, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account\nKansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)\nDeferred 457 Retirement Plans with up to 3% employer match\nVacation and Sick Leave\n8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave\nClick here for a complete listing of benefits.\nThis job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice.\nFor more details, review the full job details and requirements below.\nSupervise the design and inspection of public improvement projects; provide guidance to assigned staff; ensure compliance with Federal, State and City codes and regulations.\nExercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted practices of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.\nAssist inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; review plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications; approve changes to approved plans and specifications.\nAssist in the preparation and supervision of consultant and contractor services contracts.\nParticipate and lead a variety of special engineering studies to determine impact of various projects; prepare technical reports.\nRecommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.\nPerform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nExperience & Qualification Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. 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