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- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Staff Engineer for the Traffic Engineering Division.**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.The Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division provides for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic within the County. The Division's main customer base is the public at large, Broward County municipalities, and the business community (e.g. developers, consultants, and contractors).The Staff Engineer (MAP Signal Timing) position provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity within the Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division. The position requires strong skills relating to the design, review, optimization, and implementation of traffic signal operations, especially in the area of signal timing and arterial coordination. Candidate should possess knowledge of signal operation analysis, traffic condition assessment, and advanced signal technology utilization, especially in the area of Adaptive Traffic signal systems and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM).Position requires strong skills relating to the design, review, optimization and implementation of traffic signal operations, especially in the area of signal timing and arterial coordination. Candidate should possess knowledge of signal operation analysis, traffic condition assessment and advanced signal technology utilization.
Performs a variety of engineering tasks as an intern.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in an engineering field related to the area of assignment.
*For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.*Special Certifications and LicensesEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may be required based on area of assignment.
Preferences- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
- Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
- Traffic Signal Operations Specialist (TSOS)
- IMSA certification
- Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT)
- At least two years of experience using transportation software such as Synchro/Simtraffic 11.0, ArcGIS, Tru-Traffic, ATMS.now etc.
- At least two years of experience conducting signal investigation, corridor performance review, etc.
- At least two year of experience operating traffic signal control system or adaptive traffic signal control system.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides engineering support in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering projects.
Collects and processes engineering related data; prepares project scope of work, schedule, and design; performs geographical information system (GIS) analysis, produces maps, and maintains geodatabases.
Reviews application packages for new projects and modifications to existing sites, which include engineering construction plans, calculations, surveys, geo-technical reports, and legal documentation against County and State codes.
Prepares technical review comments and requests additional information from engineers and property owners for revisions to calculations and plans; prepares technical reports with project specific information, license conditions, engineering data, and calculation summaries.
Reviews engineering construction certifications and surveyed plans for compliance with County and State codes; performs site inspections for construction compliance and identify deficiencies in inspection reports.
Communicates with developers, attorneys, engineers, banks, and the general public for the purpose of reviewing construction plans and specifications and the issuance of permits; performs research to respond to queries and complaints.
Reviews permit applications and contractor licenses for accuracy and validity; upon determination that the information is accurate, enters into the County's database and construction permits are thereafter issued.
May review plans for compliance with County and Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) standards and specifications.
Performs related work as assigned.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
- SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.