ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC ENGINEER

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Salary : $100,344.00 - $134,460.00 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-7123-01
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works-Traffic Engineer
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Associate Traffic Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works DepartmentThe eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate will provide traffic engineering services for the design and implementation of traffic signal timing operation improvement projects including day-to-day signal timing deployment, management of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), signal synchronization projects, signal turn-on support, compliance to industry standards, supporting the Traffic Signal Shop and perform field work as necessary. Additionally, the selected individual will work on preparation of traffic signal design plans, improved signal timings plans, prepare annual signal timing reports, and assist with maintenance of traffic signals and appurtenances. This individual will also provide oversight of current citywide projects including administration of a new Central Master System (CMS), installation of new traffic signal controllers, implementation of Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) phasing, connecting all traffic signal systems online, and oversight on the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan Project. This position will respond to public complaints concerning engineering problems, provide Traffic Management Center (TMC) Tours, and have an opportunity to present the annual signal operations update to the Transportation Board. The position entails working indoors and outdoors and occasional evenings and weekends. The City of Riverside Public Works Department is responsible for managing over 415 traffic signal systems and communications systems.
The Associate Traffic Engineer performs lead and professional traffic engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of traffic management and transportation projects.

***Position requires occasional nights, weekends, and holidays***
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in civil, traffic, or in a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university. A professional engineer's license is highly desirable.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional traffic engineering work.

Necessary Special RequirementPossession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, traffic, and other hazards including electrical wires, components, and parts. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental QuestionnaireFOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
  1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
  2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:


For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in civil, traffic, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university?
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Is your Bachelor's degree from an Accredited ABET college or university?
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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years performing professional traffic engineering work?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following regarding your experience:
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:
If you answered "No", please list "N/A".)
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Do you possess a valid class "C" California driver's license?
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Do you possess a certificate as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or a Traffic Engineer License or a Professional Engineers license? (please attach a copy to this application)
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Do you possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certificate in operations and design?(please attach a copy to this application)
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Please indicate from the following where you posses a minimum of two (2) years' experience: (check all that apply)
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Do you possess the ability to independently implement traffic signal timing changes in the traffic signal controller or Central Management System to address resident and elected official requests, signal synchronization, time of day plans, phasing adjustments, including deployment of special features such as Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI), rest in red phasing, compliance to state standards, etc.?
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Do you possess the ability to configure CCTV cameras and video detection systems?
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Do you possess knowledge of traffic signal design, operations, and other traffic engineering industry standard practices?
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Please describe your overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
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Location:
Riverside
Job Type:
PartTime

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