ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - TRAFFIC

Salary : $54,210.00 - $70,473.00 Annually Location : Town Hall, Chapel Hill, NCJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 26/27-02023Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 02/27/2026Max Number of Applicants: 100SummaryThe purpose of this position is to plan, analyze, review, and design work associated with the full spectrum of traffic engineering operations, including signs, pavement markings, street lighting, and traffic calming devices. The work is to aid and assist contractors in enhancing safety through their traffic control plans.Essential FunctionsWhat you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):Notifies and creates lane closure and sidewalk closure permits for contractors working in the area.Report street light outages; respond to requests for street lighting.Develops and maintains a notification list for lane/ road closures. This list will notify Public Safety, Transit, and any other Stakeholders impacted by traffic delays.Enters all permits on a GIS road closure map to provide information for Public Safety.Manages the Road Closing permit process for the Town. Review applications to ensure they meet the approval criteria. Once the review is complete, initiate the approval process and send it to the Director for final sign-off. Will manage when contractors can do work that impacts traffic. Requires coming in at night to monitor the project.Communicates frequently with the Town Manager's office about traffic impacts.Completes all other duties as assigned.Do you supervise or not?NoneWhat are the physical demands?The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping. Outdoor work requires moderate lifting and climbing. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.Where and how do you work?Traffic Control Plans and Permitting are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping. Outdoor work requires moderate lifting and climbing. The employee uses equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity, including exposure to extreme temperatures, rugged terrain, construction site noise, and various hazards.Minimum QualificationsWhat do you need to know to do this job effectively?Knowledge of:Traffic Control Safety and relevant State and Federal traffic management laws and regulationsAwareness of emerging trends and principles in the traffic engineering fieldApplicable Traffic control management laws and regulationsApplying Traffic Control Plan knowledge through review and creation of traffic control plansBasic Computer software programs, including Microsoft, and the ability to learn other technologiesMathematics, including algebra and trigonometry. Ability to: Learn Town Policies and ProceduresOperate a computer, calculator, and copier.Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and inclement weather, as needed.Communicate effectively both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the communityPromote a culture of workplace safetyModel behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECTWhat is education and/or experience do you need to be considered for this job? EducationAn associate's degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or related field.ExperienceThree years of relevant engineering/ Traffic Control and Operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.What are the safety considerations for this job?This position is designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to the policy.This position is subject to the Policy. Supplemental InformationIMSA Work Zone Safety CertificationValid NC Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.Health and Dental InsuranceHealth and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.Retirement Health Savings PlanEmployees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.Paid Time OffVacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative Local Government Retirement SystemAll employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.Supplemental Retirement PlansNC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare. Disability InsuranceTown Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400. Life InsuranceThe Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.Direct DepositAll employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.Other BenefitsCredit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksitesAnnual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employmentTuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary periodTown has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing