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The City of Overland Park has a full-time City Traffic Engineer position available in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities:

Leads the Traffic Services Division. Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, supervises, directs, participates in, and reviews activities and personnel of Traffic Services Division including planning and budgeting; designing and reviewing designs of streets, intersections, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and street lighting; overseeing contract administration and construction inspection; operation of streets and intersections utilizing traffic signs, markings, and signals. Acts as City liaison with other local, regional, and state jurisdictions responsible for transportation planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and evaluation related to traffic services. Serves as the principal advisor to the Director on all division issues and additional areas related to traffic engineering as required. Acts as the Director, as required.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering field of study.

- Professional Engineer registration in the State of Kansas or registration in another state with State of Kansas registration required within one year of hiring.

- Master’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or business preferred.

- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license required and must maintain an insurable driving record.

- Ten years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering and five years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience.

Supervisory Responsibility (Direct & Indirect):

Direct: Assistant City Traffic Engineer, and Supervisory Civil Engineer.

Indirect: Staff employees

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range: Grade M $119,569.33 - $173,375.68/year

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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