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Salary $131,148.00 - $177,504.00 Annually Location City of Santa Cruz, CA Job Type Regular Full-Time Department Public Works Job Number 22-082 Closing 3/10/2022 5:00 PM Pacific Under general direction, the Transportation Manager performs a variety of professional duties in planning, coordinating and directing the City's transportation functions, and supporting the traffic maintenance and parking functions; conducts studies, develops plans and recommendations, and directs projects that provide safe and efficient movement of people and goods on City streets; and plans and directs the activities of the Traffic Engineering Division.
****The current vacancy is in the Traffic**** **Engineering Division of the Public Works Department***. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resource Director.*
****Recruitment # 22-082****
Selection Timeline: (Note: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)
On Thursday **03/10/22** recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:
- **Application** - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.
- **Response to supplemental questions** - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. *Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application to receive credit.*
* ****Week of 03/14** **and 03/21/22:** Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Once all applications have been reviewed applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment.**
* ***Week of 04/04 and/or 04/11/22:** Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of *04/04 and/or 04/11/22.* The examination process will include an interview and may include a written exam and/or performance exam.*
The Position Typical Duties *(Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):*
* Conducts or directs complex transportation and parking engineering studies and research projects; develops and prepares short and long range transportation circulation plans in conjunction with other City departments, the Regional Transportation Commission and the State; develops and recommends solutions for transportation or parking related matters.
* Participates in the planning process for transportation and parking-related changes to the City's ordinances or general plan; reviews private and public developments and projects for compliance with standards and regulations, and to provide for adequacy and safety of multi-modal facilities.
* Plans and develops projects and work programs for the construction and improvement of transportation and parking systems.
* Prepares or supervises the preparation of engineering designs, drawings, plans, specifications, bids and estimates for construction.
* Directs the work of consultants performing transportation-related research, evaluation, planning, design, and construction.
* Serves as primary staff to the Transportation and Public Works Commission and may assist with the Downtown Commission; prepares agendas, reports and recommendations; makes presentations as necessary; completes staff work as assigned.
* Prepares, supervises or assists with the preparation of staff reports on transportation and parking related issues for the City Council; makes oral presentations at Council meetings as needed.
* Organizes and conducts public, neighborhood and business meetings to obtain input on transportation-related plans and proposals; responds to public inquiries and concerns related to transportation matters.
* Hires, trains, directs, and evaluates the traffic engineering staff. Prepares the annual budget proposals for the traffic engineering division; monitors and implements the adopted budget.
* Provides technical advice and guidance to planning and engineering staff, Public Works Director and City Manager on transportation matters.
* Appears in court as an expert witness on transportation matters.
* Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:
**Education and Experience:**
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in transportation engineering or civil engineering; and
* Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in transportation engineering and transportation planning, including at least one year of supervisory responsibility.
**Licenses and Certificates**
* Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license.
* Possession and continued maintenance of registration as a Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California.
**Knowledge:**
* The current principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning and engineering, and civil engineering.
* Federal and state laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to transportation engineering.
* Federal and state requirements relating to transportation grants.
* Multi-modal facilities and street design that incorporates complete streets principles.
* The principles, techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and operation of traffic signal systems.
* Mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, calculus and methods of statistical analysis.
**Skills:**
* Writing skills to prepare clear and comprehensive reports on administrative and technical issues.
* Oral communication skills to present sensitive and technical information to individuals and groups.
* Analytical skills to conduct transportation engineering studies and development of appropriate recommendations for action.
* Organizational skills to coordinate and manage effectively all aspects of a multifunctional division.
* Intermediate computer literacy.
**Abilities:**
* Read, interpret and prepare engineering plans.
* Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, public officials, outside agencies and the public.
* Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Develop and control operation and construction budgets.
**DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**
* Completion of college-level coursework in transportation engineering.
* Experience in the design and operation of coordinated signal systems.
Career Ladder
* Director of Public Works or Water
* Assistant Director/City Engineer (PW) or Deputy Director/Engineering Manager (Water)
* *Transportation Manager*
* Senior Professional Engineer
* Associate Professional Engineer
* Assistant Engineer I/II
* Engineering Technician
***SALARY*** **-** The current salary range for this position is posted on the City website. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. See the on the City website for further details on pay rates and practices.***APPOINTMENT*** ***-*** Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates