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Pima County Government Traffic Signal Operations Engineer in Tucson, Arizona
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Job Description Summary
Department - Transportation
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5137 - Engineer III
Salary Grade: 18
Pay Range
Full Range: \$88,881 - \$133,321 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate\'s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 02/07/2025.
Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic Signal Operations Engineer. This position is responsible for managing the Traffic Signals and Lighting team in the Planning & Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have technical and professional experience in the design and maintenance of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic signals and roadway lighting.
Position will work four, ten-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pima County offers alternative work schedules (AWS) which can be considered for authorization at the request of the successful candidate.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Manages and directs staff in the planning, implementation and operation of public works projects;
Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of engineering groups and/or consultants in the design, construction and analysis of all types of public works projects and systems;
Coordinates planning and design with other County departments and governmental agencies;
Prepares and reviews invitations to bid and analyzes bid submittals;
Participates in the administration of contract solicitation and selection;
Prepares and reviews comprehensive technical reports and studies;
Coordinates with construction forces and contractors to ensure project delivery;
Establishes design criteria and makes decisions on design features;
Confers with unit supervisors, consultants and/or contractors on progress of work and finished projects and analyses;
Reviews plans and specifications prepared under contract and administers construction contracts;
Coordinates construction and analysis work with other departments, jurisdictions, and the general public;
Responsible for maintenance and archiving of project records;
Oversees design review functions to ensure private development meets County standards;
Manages construction either directly or through Construction Management services consultant;
Initiates and oversees preliminary designs, studies, analyses, cost estimates and prepares reports of future and proposed projects;
Maintains work schedules for assigned personnel;
Determines need for basic data, such as systems analytics, field surveys, location of utilities, tests and requests information through appropriate channels;
Coordinates design and other features of work with other public agencies and departments;
Manages the construction and maintenance of public works projects;
Oversees engineering optimization of public works operations.
Resolves complex engineering problems;
Directs the activities of engineers on assigned projects;
Determines methods of resolving unusual and complex problems an improving systems, materials and practices;
Directs engineering planning studies;
Interprets engineering and administrative directives, policies and standards;
Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment \<