Engineer III - Traffic Engineer

, MD, United States

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Transportation.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification  as separate work experience on your application.  Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You  must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your  application .   Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Essential Job Duties

Reviews development plans and traffic impact analysis reports to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices and all applicable County and State regulations, codes, and specifications.

Provides comments and recommendations to appropriate agencies;

Meets with engineers, and developers to discuss recommendations and solutions to problems and recommend approval of amended plans.

Determines required traffic signing and road striping/marking needed for Capital projects as well as those recommended for maintenance/upgrades on existing County roadways.

Reviews traffic control plans for County projects and review plans submitted by other agencies and/or developers for compliance with County standards.

Reviews submitted studies and prepares written responses with comments and recommendations.

Designs traffic signals and reviews traffic signal plans.

Performs traffic engineering analyses including traffic impact studies and operational analyses using software packages including Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS.

Responds to constituent concerns regarding traffic control devices, and other safety improvements.

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and members of other agencies for the installation of traffic control devices.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering:

Plus

Four years' field or office engineering experience.

Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus four years' field or office engineering experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland Driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education  will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.WES.org )

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:  Engineer III - Traffic Engineer

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

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