Typical duties assigned to this position include, but are not limited to
Evaluate and make recommendations on traffic-related matters and traffic control device requests from internal and external shareholders. Investigate and respond to requests from the public.
Review and approve temporary traffic control plans for construction and for city special events.
Implement and manage the city's traffic calming program otherwise known as the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program.
Analyze and interpret traffic data including traffic counts, speed measurements and collision records.
Use computer-aided drafting software (AutoCAD) to prepare detailed drawings, plans and work orders.
Complete or supervise the design of traffic signals, signing/striping, temporary traffic control and other transportation improvement plans.
Propose, develop and implement infrastructure improvements for non-motorized travelers such as bicyclists and pedestrians.
Review plans, maps, specifications, estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conduct inspection as appropriate to assure conformance with established practices, laws, policies and ordinances.
Supervise and coordinate project management activities in technical areas assigned, including using standard practices of project and program management. Develop detailed project schedules and manage execution of projects to be delivered on time and within budget.
Work with and manage external consultants. Coordinate project scope and design with outside consultants.
Prepare professional services agreement, contracts and contact documents related to the execution of city capital projects. Review and approve invoices related to projects assigned.
Participate in the development of standard engineering specifications, criteria, practices and policy/procedure statements. Provide technical advice to field operations, other city departments and the general public in the interpretation of traffic-related city ordinances, policies, regulations and practices.
Perform field inspection of project sites and collect any data required for analysis and study.
Prepare and present staff reports to the Traffic Safety Commission and City Council.
Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings as required.
Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities are located in the attached KSA matrix.
Principles, practice and methods of traffic engineering.
Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations relating to engineering projects.
Applicable federal, state and local codes, design standards, laws and recommendations relating to engineering projects, including but not limited to, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the California Highway Design Manual, the California Vehicle Code, and the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
The City's Mission and Vision, the Organizational and Community Values and how your position supports those goals.
ABILITY TO:
Perform technical engineering work of a complex nature with a minimum of supervision.
Take initiative and be innovative within all aspects of the position.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Discuss and explain transportation engineering concepts to the public.
Learn the organizational structure of the City and the roles and responsibilities of functions related to this position.
Use AutoCAD or other computer-aided drafting software.
Use Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or other related project management software.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Computer Skills:
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Document Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems software.