Job Specification
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under direction, directs and performs engineering and other
work involved in the regulation, flow, and other phases of traffic;
does related work as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title
may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs, supervises, formulates, and directs work relating to
traffic regulation, design, planning, and control.
Supervises the training of field and office staff, gives
assignments and instructions, advises and assists them when difficult
and unusual situations arise, and checks their work to see that they
observe the established procedures, maintain reasonable standards,
and achieve desired objectives.
Studies traffic problems and makes recommendations to expedite
traffic flow and control.
Develops plans for police officers and others concerned with
traffic flow and control.
Directs the collection, recording, analysis, and
interpretation of data relating to traffic accidents, investigation
of their causes, and development of preventive measures.
Supervises the planning and execution of traffic surveys and
analysis and interpretation of the data.
Determines the need for and use of traffic regulations, design
and redesign of intersections and road section, traffic
considerations in the planning of road improvements and new routes,
and design and location of traffic control devices.
Analyzes local traffic ordinances.
Consults with and assists state and local government officers
in traffic control, accident prevention, and highway matters.
Serves as technical advisor in traffic matters.
Represents the agency at local, state, and national traffic
conferences and serves on the technical committees of organizations
concerned with highway traffic, parking, and related problems.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and
files.
Plans alterations and modifications to existing streets,
highways, and freeways to improve traffic flow.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of an engineer's license issued by the
New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors may be substituted for the above education requirement.
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering work, two
(2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Master's degree in Traffic Engineering may be substituted for one (1)
year of nonsupervisory work experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of
the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of current geometric design practices and the
laws, rules, and regulations relating to traffic control and
regulation.
Knowledge of legal limitations as to traffic regulation
and control placed on local governments by state law.
Knowledge of the collection, compilation, recording,
analysis, and interpretation of data relating to traffic accidents
and condition of engineering, enforcement, and education problems
involved in regulating and controlling traffic and making public
highways as safe as possible.
Knowledge of procedures and methods involved in planning,
development, and adoption of a work program and working procedures.
Knowledge of procedures and methods involved in training,
assignment, and supervision of the field and office staff.
Knowledge of problems encountered in establishing
standards for installation and operation of traffic control devices.
Knowledge of procedures and methods involved in
determining need for specific devices at specific places.
Knowledge of procedures and methods involved in
recommending the design, installation, and operation of suitable
devices.
Knowledge of procedures and methods involved in analyzing
traffic ordinances so as to recommend their approval or disapproval
and in establishing and maintaining working relations with state and
local government officers concerned with traffic matters.
Knowledge of obstacles encountered in obtaining the
observance and enforcement of traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to analyze traffic laws, rules, and
regulations and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to direct the collection, recording, compilation,
analysis, and interpretation of traffic data.
Ability to take the lead in setting up standards as to the
design, need, installation, and operation of traffic signs, signals,
markings, and other traffic control devices.
Ability to use good judgment in recommending the
installation of such devices and the approval or disapproval of local
traffic ordinances.
Ability to formulate a work program and suitable work
procedures, to direct training of field and office staff, give them
suitable assignments and instructions, advise and assist them
when difficult and unusual situations arise, and check their work
to ensure observance of reasonable standards and achievement
of desired objectives.
Ability to supervise the purchase, allocation, storage,
proper use, and maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to prepare and obtain the preparation of clear,
sound, accurate, and informative reports.
Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of needed
records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer
undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 04184@ | | L | C | | N/A | 32 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/24/1996 |
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