Traffic Transportation Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60.06 - $81.81 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: K68NN-26
Department: Multiple Departments - (CL)
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 13, 2024, through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
(EXTENDED)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under direction, supervises the activities of assigned engineering and administrative staff in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and Engineering Design Division of the Harbor Department; oversees the design of signing and striping, traffic control, traffic signal timing, traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems (ITS); performs traffic and transportation research, analysis, planning, and design; oversees preparation and/or prepares project reports, plans, specifications, estimates, grant applications, progress reports, and other technical documents; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; monitors the work of consultants/contractors performing traffic/transportation engineering for the City; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; makes presentations to the City Council, City management, commissions, and community groups; responds to inquiries and work requests by the public, council offices, and/or City Departments; may act as the City Traffic Engineer in his/her absence while working in the Public Works Department; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates MUST meet both A and B requirements:

1. Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*

AND

1. Five or more years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience gained after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an engineering degree or after passing the Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) examination (proof required)*. One of the five years of the required experience must have been gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to supervise personnel.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule including nights, weekends, overtime, and fieldwork may be required.
A valid driver's license and a current DMV record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) certification from Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by December 20, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Talent Management Department at (562) 570-7008
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Talent Management Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K68NN-25 TM:STE CSC 12/11/2024
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER in the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Candidates MUST meet both A and B requirements:Requirement A: Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California (proof required)**Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing. Select the option that best describes your qualifications for SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER under requirement A

• I have a current registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*
• I have a current registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*
• I do not have a current registration as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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Candidates MUST meet both A and B requirements:Requirement B: A minimum of five (5) years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience is required after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an engineering degree or after passing the E.I.T. examination (proof required). Please indicate the amount of experience you have.Select the option that best describes your qualifications for SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER under requirement B

• No paid experience.
• Less than a year of experience.
• 1 to 2 years of experience.
• 2 to 3 years of experience.
• 3 to 4 years of experience.
• 5 or more years of related experience.

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If you indicated five years or more above, please provide the date of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or the original issuance date of your E.I.T. certification.
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Describe your five years or more of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience required after graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an engineering degree or after passing the E.I.T. examination. Describe your experience as it relates to the position.To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name2) Your Job Title3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year)4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses may not receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.
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One of the five years of the required experience must have been gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license.Do you possess one year of experience gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license?

• I do have the one year of experience gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license.
• I do not have this experience. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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Describe your one year of required experience gained in a position at the level of Traffic/Transportation Engineer or in a comparable class requiring a professional engineering license. Describe your experience as it relates to the position.To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses may not receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: (OPTIONAL) Do you possess a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) certification from Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

• I possess a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification from Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.
• I possess a Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) certification from Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Bea