Traffic Enginering Analyst

About the Role

_This posting will remain open continuously until filled._ The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. Key duties include the emphasis of the position is signal timing and conducts traffic studies including warrant analyses.

Responsibilities

• The emphasis of the position is signal timing, system performance, data analysis, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Conducts traffic studies including warrant analyses, Level of Service (LOS) evaluations, and operational assessments.
• Assists with the development and modification of signal timing plans and corridor coordination.
• Monitors signal system performance metrics and prepares technical summaries.
• Drafts engineering evaluations and recommendations for review.
• Reviews signing, striping, and traffic control plans for compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Town standards.
• Provides technical support in response to traffic operational complaints and service requests.
• Coordinates with Traffic Maintenance staff regarding operational adjustments and field verification.
• Assists the Engineer in responding to public inquiries related to traffic signal operational issues.
• Participates in internal and external meetings with consultants, Town staff, and developers to discuss operational issues and resolve plan review comments.
• Assists with preparation of reports, memoranda, and presentations.
• Participates in development review and plan review activities as assigned.

Requirements

• A Valid Driver's License
• Ability to become knowledgeable about the Town's existing transportation infrastructure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and operational analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens in writing and orally.
• Familiarity with signal timing concepts and traffic control devices.

Benefits

• Free membership to Miller Activity Complex (MAC) or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Career Advancement Programs
• Competitive total compensation with benefits package