SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

THE POSITION Join Our Team as a Senior Transportation Engineer! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community through innovative transportation solutions? The City of Ventura's Public Works Department is currently seeking dynamic individuals to apply for the position of Senior Transportation Engineer.
As a key member of the Transportation and Parking Division, the Senior Transportation Engineer plays a crucial role in our Active Transportation and Mobility team.
Reporting directly to the Transportation and Parking Division Manager, you will lead a talented team consisting of an Active Transportation Specialist, Engineering Technician, and the Traffic Operations Maintenance Crew.
In this role, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects, programs, and initiatives, including the exciting Traffic Signal System Upgrade project, development and implementation of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, and the execution of the recently adopted Active Transportation Plan.
Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of transportation in Ventura.
This is an exceptional opportunity to become an integral part of a well-established team of transportation professionals dedicated to serving the vibrant community of Ventura.
If you are ready to take your career to new heights and make a difference in the transportation landscape, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey towards creating a more sustainable and accessible city.
Don't miss out on this chance to join us in building a brighter and more connected future for Ventura! Apply now and be a driving force in shaping the transportation initiatives that will positively impact our community.
WHAT YOU’LL DO The Senior Transportation Engineer supervisors the Active Transportation and Mobility section of the Transportation and Parking Division of Public Works.
This position is a working supervisor managing both assigned project workload and overseeing the project work completed by subordinate staff and consultants.
This position will also be public facing representing the Active Transportation and Mobility section at public meetings within the community.
The position directly oversees the successful delivery of a wide variety of projects, programs, and initiatives.
This includes planning, pre-design, design, and construction phases for active transportation projects many of which are funded through Caltrans active transportation program grants.
The incumbent will also be called upon to perform technical Traffic Engineering related duties such as traffic signal timing, speed surveys, warrant analyses, and review of development related traffic studies.
As a registered professional engineer and/or traffic engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for in-house design work including work performed by subordinate staff.
WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate for this position will have: Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects while remaining conscientious of schedules and budgets.
The ability to be team-oriented and work both cooperatively and collaboratively.
Transportation Engineering experience in a municipal or county public works department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability and willingness to go out to a community setting to present transportation related topics.
A dynamic leadership ability to effectively direct the work of staff, consultants, and contractors.
Experience in the filed of Traffic Engineering Skill and experience in reviewing, editing, and providing useful feedback on work products including reports, plans and specifications prepared by subordinates and consultants.
Ability to train, mentor, and develop the complete potential of subordinate team members.
Utilize SharePoint, Synchro, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams and other current technologies to manage projects, collaborate amongst team members, and complete assigned work.
MORE INFORMATION For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.
cityofventura.
ca.
gov/jobs or by clicking here SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (with hyperlink to job bulletin).
THE SCHEDULE This recruitment will follow the below timeline.
Thursday, February 15, 2023, at 5:30 pm – Application Deadline.
Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
February 21, 2023 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
Week of February 26, 2024 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date.
Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
Week of March 4, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date.
Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
March 25, 2024 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
The timeline dates are subject to change.
Candidates will be notified as necessary.
SALARY AND BENEFITS The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! SALARY: $110,301.
15 - $147,805.
42 Annually DOQ BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Thursday, February 1, 2023, at 5:30 pm .
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.
ca.
gov.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, traffic or transportation engineering, or closely related field; and four years of professional civil engineering, traffic, or transportation engineering experience, which includes project management experience; and one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience working in a public agency is highly desirable.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
Certificate: Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.
cityofventura.
ca.
gov/jobs.
It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess.
Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire.
Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, February 15, 2023, at 5:30 pm APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement.
Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION: A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of February 26, 2024 .
Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline.
Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference.
Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of March 4, 2024 .
Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in.
The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.
ca.
gov.
THE ORGANIZATION The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council.
This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water.
The City’s Adopted FY 2022/2023 Budget totals approximately $398.
3 million.
The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.
cityofventura.
ca.
gov and view the FY2022-23 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live.
The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles.
With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space.
The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline.
Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing.
Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more.
Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.
CityofVentura.
ca.
gov DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.
As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values.
We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive.
Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce.
We welcome you to join our team!