Manatee County, Florida has a great opportunity with excellent benefits for a motivated and passionate individual to serve in the role of Traffic Design and Safety Engineer in the Public Works Department. Our Traffic Engineering Division provides for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, goods, pedestrians, and cyclists on our roads through the use of traffic control devices, data, and Advance Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) infrastructure. This position performs various tasks related to traffic design, operations, and safety. Typical tasks will involve performing field reviews, data collecting analysis and provide recommendations to improve safety and mobility for all road users. Produce construction plans and review traffic design plans (such as traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, and Intelligent Transportation Systems). Performing traffic operations and safety studies to implement low-cost safety and operational improvements at intersections and along corridors.
Essential Job Functions:
Review Traffic Signal, Signing and Pavement Markings, and Maintenance of Traffic Design plans associated with construction plans for consistency with Federal State and County standards/guidelines.
Prepares construction plans, specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates for projects.
Design, produce, sign and seal plans for Traffic Signals, Signing and Pavement Markings, and Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) infrastructure for in-house projects.
Performing traffic operations and safety studies to implement low-cost safety and operational improvements.
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Manatee County Public Works Department provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, and plays in unincorporated Manatee County. Primarily, the department is responsible for the administration, planning, engineering, maintenance, and construction management of the County's infrastructure.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits. Some of the great benefits offered include comprehensive benefits package - YourChoice Manatee Health Plan; generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays; Florida Retirement System (FRS); Tuition Reimbursement; and autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
