Senior Transportation Engineer

Salary: $81,458.00 - $134,406.00 Annually
Location : MD 20850, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400057
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Mobility
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
The Senior Transportation Engineer - Traffic and Transportation performs difficult professional and responsible administrative work in the investigation, management, design and construction of municipal traffic, transportation and other projects. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional engineering skills to a wide variety of public works planning and design projects. The employee manages individual design projects and directs and supervises the work of other engineering personnel in project execution. The work is both proactive and reactive with high level contacts on matters requiring cooperation and explanation. Physical demands are light and the work includes considerable mental effort and stress in handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines. Work is directed by and subject to general supervisory review. The employee is assigned to the Traffic and Transportation Division with work usually assigned and monitored by the Chief of the Traffic and Transportation staff.
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL CITY EMPLOYEES:

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of City, department, division and team goals.
• Serve and meet the needs of customers during routine or emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Provide quality customer service, both internal to the organizational peers, and to external stakeholders.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team and to adjust as necessary for improved performance.
• Plan and organize his/her work, time and resources, and if applicable that of subordinates.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Produce desired work outcomes including quality, quantity and timeliness.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and people to whom service is provided.
• Understand and value differences in employees and value input from others.
• Consistently report to work and work assignments prepared and on schedule.
• Consistently display a positive behavior with regard to work, willingly accept constructive criticism and be respectful of others.

Essential Job Functions
Both individually and sometimes as part of a team with other employees, duties could include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, manages and administers construction improvement projects of public streets, roadways and pedestrian ways, drainage, traffic controls, street lighting, shared-use paths, in-street bicycle and other multimodal facilities, and other municipal Public Works elements.
• Prepares plans specifications, ordinance requirements and regulations, and estimates for major design, construction and operational contracts. Prepares and evaluates proposals for engineering consulting design contracts.
• Coordinates City projects with various utility services and other organizations and governmental agencies.
• Coordinates property acquisition as needed with appropriate parties.
• Assists and advises construction inspectors to ensure appropriate contract administration.
• Reviews site and subdivision plans, ensuring compliance to requirements and recommends permit conditions to meet standards and conform with good practice. Identifies transportation amenities needed in new developments and works with developers in the planning of street systems and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Studies major engineering problems and recommends the best course of action to the supervisor.
• Assists in preparing the City's transportation Capital Improvements Program and the operating budget for the Traffic and Transportation Division.
• Investigates and recommends the need for new or improved traffic control devices on City streets. Collects applicable traffic data.
• Reviews and recommends actions on Public Works permit applications for projects affecting City streets.
• May act as liaison between the City and county, state, and federal transportation agencies in all matters pertaining to streets and highways.
• Addresses public inquiries regarding projects and other matters.
• Attends public hearings, citizen and community meetings to describe engineering projects, relevant city initiatives, and to advise on related matters.
• Provides engineering guidance to Public Works operating divisions and other departments as required.
• Resolves complaints from the public or other stakeholders related to traffic and transportation issues.
• Manages engineering projects and provides estimates for budgetary and division purposes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in civil engineering, including course work in Transportation, and three years of progressively responsible experience in the engineering of traffic and transportation projects. Possession of (or ability to obtain) certification from the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for the State of Maryland within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the City. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of the appropriate standards and procedures used in the design and construction of roadway, pedestrian and bike facilities, multimodal facilities and Complete Streets, traffic controls, street lighting, signals and other public works infrastructure.
• Considerable knowledge of construction methods, materials and equipment used in public works construction.
• Good knowledge of informational sources, research techniques and reporting standards used in public works engineering.
• Skill in the use of drafting software, making engineering computations, developing estimates and reviewing and developing designs.
• Skill in the use of word processing and data processing equipment.
• Ability to make difficult engineering computations and to design a variety of standard and complex public works projects quickly and accurately.
• Ability to review engineering plans, specifications and documents and to discern and correct errors in design and criteria.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other engineers and employees, contractors and other persons contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to plan and assign work for contract engineers, inspectors and surveyors.

Summary of Employee Benefits
The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Group Insurance Plans
Health Insurance
Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department.
Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month.
.Aetna
Rockville Group: 118583-011
Member Services: (800) 445-5299 or (888) 792-3862 (Rx Services)
Web Site:
Kaiser Permanente
Rockville Group: 4205-4 (HMO)
Member Services: (301) 468-6000 or (800) 777-7902
TTY: (301) 816-6344
Web Site:
Dental Plan
Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.Guardian Dental
Customer Service: (800) 541-7846
Web Site:
Vision Insurance
City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well.
Group Life Insurance
The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.
Leave
Annual Leave
Annual leave ranges from 16 to 23 days per year depending upon the length of service with the City. Leave may be used as it is accrued with the permission of the employee's supervisor. Annual leave is paid at termination after completing six (6) months of service. An employee normally accrues annual leave in the following manner:
Months of Service
Monthly Vacation Accrual in Hours
(37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)
1-24 Months
10.00 / 10.40
25-60 Months
11.53 / 12.40
61-96 Months
13.08 / 14.00
97+ Months
14.23 / 15.20
Holidays
Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas Day
The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned monthly at the rate of 1.25 days per completed month of service. There is no waiting period for using earned sick leave nor is there a limit to the amount of earned sick leave that may be used in connection with any legitimate illness.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these eligible expenses and agree to have this amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. When expenses are incurred, employees submit a receipt and are reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Medical FSA
The Medical Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $3,200 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these expenses and agree to have that amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. An employee may use a FSA debit card to pay for eligible expenses, or may submit receipts when expenses are incurred in order to be reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Pre-tax Deductions for Health Insurance
Through Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, pre-tax payroll deductions may be made for the City's health and dental insurance premiums. Pre-tax deductions allow employees to avoid paying Federal, State, and F.I.C.A. taxes on the amounts of these payroll deducted premiums.
Wex Benefits
Customer Service: (866) 451-3399
Web Site:
Retirement Programs
Retirement Plan
The City's retirement plans consist of a Defined Benefit and a Defined Contribution portion. Administrative and Union employees may contribute between one (1) and five (5) percent of their base salary, on a pre-tax basis, to the defined contribution portion. The deferral election is made at the time of employment and may not be changed. Therefore, employees are advised to give considerable thought to their decision of what percent to contribute. The City will make a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. A minimum of one (1) percent participation is mandatory.
Employees have different investment fund options in which to direct contributions. The investment direction may be changed biweekly. Vesting in the Defined Contribution portion occurs at the beginning of the 3rd year. Normal retirement is age 60 or 65 depending on date of hire.
The Defined Benefit portion of the retirement plan is based on a percentage of average annual salary multiplied by length of credited service. Administrative employees are required to make a mandatory one (1) percent contribution to the Defined Benefit portion of the plan. Vesting occurs after ten (10) years.
Police Officers contribute 8.5 percent of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to a defined benefit pension plan. Normal retirement for police officers is permitted at the earlier of age 60 or after 25 years of service, regardless of age. Benefits at retirement are based on a percentage of final average earnings multiplied by length of credited service.Retirement Plan Administrator:
Lincoln Financial
Retirement Plan
Member Services: (800) 234-3500
Website:
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan
The deferred compensation plan is designed specifically for City employees, and makes it possible to defer income and the payment of income taxes on the deferred investment. The plan is not meant for short-term savings or investment purposes as monies deferred are generally not available until termination or retirement.
Employees may defer the lesser of 25 percent of base salary or a minimum of $10.00 per pay up to the current IRS limit on a pre-tax basis.
Roth 457
The Roth 457 is a supplemental retirement plan which is funded through employee contributions only. Employees are eligible to enroll from the date of hire. Contributions are taxed but earnings grow tax free.
Lincoln Financial
Member Services: (877) 234-3500
Social Security
Regular employees receive employer contributions to Social Security (also known as FICA). Social Security benefits are available in accordance with Federal law.
For more information about benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Credit Union
Employees may participate in the Sky Point Federal Credit Union, conveniently located at Courthouse Square in Rockville. This credit union also participates in Family Service Center with shared branches available throughout the metropolitan area. Services include savings and checking accounts, loans, payroll deduction, and direct deposit.
Sky Point Federal Credit Union
Member Services: (301) 279-1964
Legal Resources
Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.
Member Services: 1-800-728-5768
Web Site:
Employee Assistance Program
The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal problems. Trained, certified employee assistance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.
BHS EAP
24 hour Assistance Line (800) 327-2251
Web Site:
Long-term Disability Programs
The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the City. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.
College Savings Plans
College America is a 529 college savings plan that can help you build a nest egg for college. These plans, named after a section of the tax code, were created by Congress to offer significant tax advantages to those who invest for higher education. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.
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Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02
Do you currently have a Professional Engineers (PE) license?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in urban transportation planning?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

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How many years of project/program management experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

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