Assistant Traffic Engineer

The Assistant Traffic Engineer plans and performs complex technical, management, and administrative work related to the transportation planning, engineering, and multimodal network planning areas; responsible for managing transportation reviews related to development projects and monitoring transportation levels of services adopted in the City's Comprehensive Plan; responsible for the evaluation of resident requests concerning traffic and transportation engineering issues and providing responses in a timely manner; acts as liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County, and the Florida Department of Transportation; and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and direction of the City Traffic Engineer. * Conduct transportation studies, analyses and prepare reports and recommendations on transportation planning and operations issues * Develop, maintain and update City's Vision Zero and Mobility Plans and associated projects * Review traffic concurrency and site-specific analyses as part of development reviews and provide recommendations on required transportation improvements to maintain the adopted roadway level of service. * Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Transportation and Mobility Program areas, in accordance with general engineering principles and department policies. * Supervises and/or participates in the development of new designs and/or engineering techniques to be utilized for resolving problems encountered within the Traffic Division. * Receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and safety devices. * Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic problems and neighborhood concerns. RELATED TASKS: * Represents the city Traffic Division at various community meetings regarding traffic issues. * Coordinates activities related to transportation projects in the City's Capital Improvement Program including consultant selection, contract negotiations and project management. * Supervises division personnel. * Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Financial Responsibilities: * Develop annual budget and project needs for transportation planning and mobility areas Knowledge of: * Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and equipment related transportation planning and complete streets. * Expert knowledge and experience with traffic operations, principles, and design practices. * Computer and traffic engineering software, including Synchro, HCS and SIDRA. Skilled in: * Conducting transportation planning and mobility studies * Managing corridor planning studies, quick-build roadway improvement projects and implementation of complete streets * Collaborating different disciplines within the City and other external transportation stakeholders in advancing transportation planning and mobility projects Ability to: * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials and representatives, employees and the general public. * Communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. * Prepare and present technical reports.? * Bachelor's degree in engineering with major course work in civil, traffic, transportation engineering or related field. * Five (5) of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering, including project management and design. * Three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants. * Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain Florida PE licensure within one (1) year of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * At least three (3) years of progressive experience in implementing complete streets projects SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items: * Criminal Background Check * Employment Verification * Certification/License Verification * Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) * Drug & Alcohol Screening

Created: 2026-04-13