TRAFFIC
ENGINEER III
1607
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans and supervises the activities of a traffic engineering work section. Work requires the application of traffic engineering skills and knowledge on various projects. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through discussions and inspections, principally for determining general progress and adherence to departmental policies and regulations. Supervision is exercised over a staff of Traffic Engineers and Traffic Technicians. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises
and participates in traffic engineering studies relating to highway geometrics,
capacity, volume, speed and traffic volumes;
Supervises
and participates in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for
the installation of traffic control devices;
Supervises
and participates in studies of the effectiveness of safety devices;
Supervises
and participates in studies of causes of traffic accidents in high incidence
locations, evaluates data provided by engineers and technicians and recommends
highway and intersection modifications where the need is indicated;
Reviews
highway construction plans from a traffic engineering and safety
perspective.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles of traffic engineering; thorough knowledge of the
techniques and interpretation of statistical studies of traffic accidents and
projected traffic loads; thorough knowledge of highway design, as related to
traffic safety and personnel; ability to plan and supervise the work of
technical and clerical personnel; ability to present reports clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with officials, the staff and the public;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university
with a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation
Planning, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in the field of
traffic engineering, highway planning, transportation planning or the
administration of traffic safety programs; or,
(b)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering,
Transportation Planning, or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in
the field of traffic engineering, highway planning, transportation planning or
the administration of traffic safety programs; or,
(c)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in the field of traffic
engineering, highway planning, transportation planning or the administration of
traffic safety programs; or,
(d)
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits
of (a), (b) and (c).
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Traffic Engineer II.
R09/14/04
Competitive