Salary: $69,792.11 – $102,518.83 Annually
Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13387
Department: (H350)Transportation
Opening Date: 07/14/2023
Closing Date: 7/27/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/Duties
Under general supervision, the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Analyst performs advanced-level technical traffic engineering and system analysis duties in the design, analysis, monitoring, and updating of the City’s Intelligent Transportation Systems. This class performs technical paraprofessional office and field traffic engineering studies (traffic signal) work at new and existing signals and provides assistance to the public regarding traffic signal timing complaints. Specific duties include: developing, monitoring, and updating traffic signal timing plans; implementing coordination plans using the centralized traffic signal computer systems; designing, managing, and implementing responsive or adaptive traffic signal timing networks; monitor traffic conditions and adjust traffic signal timings in response to changing traffic conditions; collecting and analyzing traffic data to improve traffic signal timing; integrating new technologies with existing systems and resolving any compatibility problems; preparing analytical studies and making recommendations; implementing changes to the traffic signal system; and programming, repairing, and/or designing ITS equipment and systems. This class performs other related work as required.
An employee of this class performs specialized work in such technical areas as: signal timing and coordination, analysis of statistical data to identify signal system deficiencies and malfunctions, evaluation of signal timing software, conducting field observations and monitoring traffic signal operation to minimize driver delay and optimize progression, troubleshooting problems with the computer interface, developing system timing and progression plans, and producing optimum Signal Progression Plans. The employee assists in writing specifications for technical operational standards and special operational sequence standards for traffic signal controllers. Work is performed under the general direction of the ITS Engineer or Senior Transportation Engineer who makes assignments and reviews work for compliance with standards as well as end results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values:All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) work experience in civil or traffic engineering, at least two years of which involved working with the design, operation, or timing of traffic signals or related systems.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire date.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: An International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Levels I and II Traffic Signal Technician Certification is preferred.
Link to Job Description
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Do you have an Associate’s Degree (or higher) with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering, or a related field? Please detail your education on your application.
- Yes
- No
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How many years of work experience do you have in civil or traffic engineering? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
03
Please describe your work experience in civil or traffic engineering, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of work experience do you have involving working with the design, operation, or timing of traffic signals or related systems? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
05
Please describe your experience working with the design, operation, or timing of traffic signals or related systems; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess any of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Certifications listed below? Please also detail this information on your application. Select all that apply.
- Level I Traffic Signal Technician Certification
- Level II Traffic Signal Technician Certification
- None of the above
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