City Transportation Engineer

Description Job Title City Transportation Engineer Department Engineering Services City Information Working for The City of West Palm Beach: The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none. In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher. Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions. If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce. We invite you to join our team – apply today! The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 – 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country. The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience. Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team! Summary Under general direction, manages roadway, utilities, traffic; and transportation engineering activities; coordinates the work of City transportation projects; responsible for the design and evaluation of traffic and transportation engineering issues; acts as liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Transportation; and performs other related duties as assigned. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Assists in the development and application of transportation policies, programs, codes, regulations and services to assure compliance. 2. Managing transportation planning and engineering projects including traffic, transit and active transportation. Develops RFP, RFQ, ITB and manages consultant contacts for traffic and transportation projects. 3. Assists with the applications for and administration of federal and state grants for mobility and transportation enhancements. 4. Manages the work of outside consultants, developer schedules for bidding and construction. 5. Reviews the work of consultants and ensures timely completion of projects within the established budgets. Reviews and approves project change orders. 6. Conducts public meetings; makes presentations to neighborhood associations, City Commission, and government officials; serve as the City representative on various advisory committees and boards. 7. Prepare ACM (Agenda Cover Memorandum) and staff recommendations to the City Commission. 8. Participate in PPRC (Plans & Plats Review Committee). Recommends site plan approval conditions to mitigate project impacts on traffic. 9. Conduct of traffic engineering studies and the collection and assessment of data. 10. Responds to public inquiries and complaints, attends and participates in community meetings to provide information. 11. Participates in the development of the division’s budget. Discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff and implements adjustments as necessary. 12. Participate i…

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