City of Franklin

Starting Pay: 

Engineer I: $87,921 - $95,679/Annually

Engineer II: $98,912 - $107,639/Annually

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I.  Purpose of Job  

Under limited supervision supports the Director of Engineering and Traffic Engineer III in the collection, analysis and maintenance of traffic/transportation/ITS data; may be responsible for supervising staff members in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC); reviewing engineering criteria for various types of plans and related administrative work.  Responsibilities may include reviewing development plans for compliance to City specifications, functioning as a project manager for capital improvement projects, and providing technical knowledge to City Staff, elected officials and the general public.

II. Essential Job Duties 

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I:

A.  Plans examination

Provides overall guidance and resolves complex design problems associated with the review of traffic/transportation/ITS data for development plans, site plans, subdivisions and City projects for compliance with applicable regulations; evaluates studies, reports and comments concerning such plans; identifies required changes and oversees the preparation of departmental responses to the submitted plans.  Coordinates plan review and staff comments with other necessary departments. 

B.  Project management

• Assists Traffic Engineer II and/or Traffic Engineer III in project management duties as it relates to traffic/transportation projects.
• Acts as liaison and/or Department representative at project meetings when Traffic Engineer II and/or Traffic Engineer III cannot be present.
• Researches, investigates, and makes recommendations on project problems; provides technical support in the updating of various city projects.

C.  Provides Technical expertise

• Performs engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and modification of public capital works and development projects with a specialty in Traffic, Transportation, ITS and other items.
• Provides advice and problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems in area of specialty.
• Investigates complaints related to public works infrastructure, traffic operations, developments, projects and construction.
• Performs engineering work related to the planning design, construction and modification of public capital works projects for Traffic, Transportation and other items.
• Monitors and adjusts traffic signal timings as needed and with approval of the Traffic Engineer III.

D. Strategic planning

• Assists in the development and updating of planning documents for traffic and transportation (ITS Master Plan and, Congestion Management Program, Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Budget).

E. Administrative

• Reviews federal grant applications and oversees any grant monies received.
• Assists general public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information pertaining to public works activities.
• May oversee administrative operations of more complex functions within Engineering.

Traffic and Transportation Engineer II:

A.  Plans examination

Provides overall guidance and resolves complex design problems associated with the review of traffic/transportation/ITS data for development plans, site plans, subdivisions and City projects for compliance with applicable regulations; evaluates studies, reports and comments concerning such plans; identifies required changes and oversees the preparation of departmental responses to the submitted plans.  Coordinates plan review and staff comments with other necessary departments. 

B.  Project management

• Creates project estimates and ensures that projects that are managed by this position stay within prescribed budget.
• Manages traffic engineering and/or planning contracts to ensure adherence to scope, resolution of design conflicts, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Reviews and accepts/rejects work performed under contract, and negotiates changes to the work as required.
• Manages, Monitors and makes recommendations relating to consultant selection, fee negotiations, project progress, performance and completion reports, purchase requests, requisitions, change orders, oversees invitation/receipt of bids and reports of claims against the City.
• Researches, investigates, and makes recommendations on project problems; provides technical support in the updating of various city projects in relation to traffic engineering principles and standards.

C.  Provides Technical expertise

• Performs engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and modification of public capital works and development projects with a specialty in Traffic, Transportation, ITS.
• Provides advice and problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems in area of specialty.
• Investigates complaints related to public works infrastructure, traffic operations, developments, projects and construction
• As a registered Engineer, performs and certifies engineering work related to the planning design, construction and modification of public capital works projects for Traffic, Transportation and other items.
• Creates, monitors and adjusts traffic signal timings as needed.
• Develops complex traffic engineering models and collects and interprets associated data management associated with traffic engineering models.
• Collects and analyzes traffic data for reports, presentations, etc.

D. Strategic planning

• Reviews and comments on planned development traffic impact studies
• Creates complex traffic planning models for future traffic growth and impacts
• Develops and updates planning documents for transportation (ITS Master Plan and, Congestion Management Program, Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Budget).

E. Administrative

• Creates and give presentations in public meetings, including interaction with the public
• Oversees grant monies received via applicable project management procedures (TDOT local programs).
• Assists general public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information pertaining to public works activities as it pertains to traffic engineering.
• May oversee administrative operations of more complex functions within Engineering.

F.  Performs supervisory duties

May supervise and evaluate TOC personnel, handling employee concerns and problems, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance evaluations.

• Directs work and trains employees.
• Assist the Director of Engineering, and the Traffic and Transportation Engineer III in the development and implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.

III. Other Job Duties

Performs other job duties as assigned, including:

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I:

• Function as a liaison between City and outside entities.
• Provides staff support at various Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Committee meetings; assists in preparing visual aids and written reports.
• Makes presentations to local groups and committees.
• Manages databases of traffic volume, speeds, crash histories, level of service, and signal field equipment.
• Develops complex traffic engineering models and associated data management.

Traffic and Transportation Engineer II:

• Function as a liaison between City and outside entities.
• Provides staff support at various Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Committee meetings; assists in preparing visual aids and written reports.
• Manages databases of traffic volume, speeds, crash histories, level of service, and signal field equipment.

IV. Primary Job Challenges

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I:

Primary challenges of this position include prioritizing work in a complex project driven environment. Serving as a recognized specialist in engineering and providing problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems for traffic, transportation and ITS projects. Development of traffic and transportation models using complex software.

Traffic and Transportation Engineer II:

Primary challenges of this position include prioritizing work and tasks in a complex project driven environment. Serves as a recognized specialist in engineering and provides problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems for traffic, transportation and ITS projects.

V.  Equipment Operated

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I and II:

• General office equipment including computers, copiers, printer, multiline telephone, etc.
• Motor Vehicle
• GPS Equipment
• Traffic Signal and ITS Equipment

VI. Key Competencies Required

• Traffic and Transportation Engineer I:
  • Basic knowledge of traffic engineering and ITS practices and procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering terminology, principles, and theories.
  • Basic knowledge of estimating and surveying procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of contract administration and negotiation.
  • Basic knowledge of project management and administrative principles and practices.
• Traffic and Transportation Engineer II:
  • Intermediate knowledge of traffic engineering and ITS practices and procedures.
  • Intermediate knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Intermediate knowledge of engineering terminology, principles, and theories.
  • Intermediate knowledge of estimating and surveying procedures.
  • Intermediate knowledge of contract administration and negotiation.
  • Intermediate knowledge of project management and administrative principles and practices.

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I and II:

• Job Content Knowledge:
  • Proficient with computers and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Adobe and Bluebeam.
  • Proficient with (or ability to be proficient with) CAD, GPS and Arc GIS is desirable.
  • Proficient with (or ability to be proficient with) various traffic modeling software, signal equipment ITS equipment and signal operation systems.
• Language Skills: Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Mathematical Skills:  Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
• Reasoning Ability:  Define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Teamwork:  Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.  Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions.  Provides input into identifying and solving problems.  Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner.  Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate. 

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I and II:

Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Regularly move about around different worksites.

• Constantly operates equipment or machinery such as blowers, pressure washers, backpack blowers, various hand tools, mini-packer, bobcat, and golf carts. (change this to reflect the actual equipment employee will use). 
• Frequently positions self to maintain work area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
• Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders.         
• Regularly moves/transports up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally moves/transports up to 50 pounds.              

Work Environment: 

• The work environment is moderately noisy (business office with computers and printers) .
• Performance of the essential duties of this job requires: 
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts 
• Occasional work in high, precarious places
• Occasional work with fumes or airborne particles          
• Occasional exposure to vibration
• Occasional work in outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional risk of electrical shock

Traffic and Transportation Engineer I:

Education and Experience: The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in civil engineering or related discipline plus 2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses: 

• TN Driver’s License
• Engineer Intern (EI)
• TDOT Local Government Guidelines Manual & ROW Training (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)
• TDOT Local Programs CEI Training (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)
• 10 Hours OSHA Training within 1 month of employment
• IMSA Traffic Signal Tech I and II (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)

Traffic and Transportation Engineer II:

Education and Experience: The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in civil engineering or related discipline plus 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses: 

• TN Driver’s License
• Professional Engineer (TN) (A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position; however, the Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period.)
• TDOT Local Government Guidelines Manual & ROW Training (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)
• TDOT Local Programs CEI Training (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)
• 10 Hours OSHA Training within 1 month of employment
• IMSA Traffic Signal Tech I and II (Must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period)

About City of Franklin

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public. Franklin jobs are very competitive due to the number of applications we receive. The City seeks to employ highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals and has adopted a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that attracts many highly-qualified prospective employees.

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