Posted: 27-Feb-24
Location: Napa, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $155,233.36 - $187,538.90
Years of Experience:
Internal Number: 23-PW28-02
THE CITY OF NAPA IS HIRING A SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER!
THE COMMUNITY
The Napa City Council consists of five members, including the Mayor and four Councilmembers. The Mayor and each Councilmember are elected to four-year terms. The Vice Mayor is appointed annually by the Mayor and City Council. On November 3, 2020, the City of Napa held its first district-based election for Councilmembers and an at-large Mayor. In addition to appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, the City Council is also responsible for appointing members of City Commissions, Committees, and Boards. For more information on the City of Napa organization, please visit the website at www.cityofnapa.org
The Council upholds the City of Napa’s four core values of integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration, and strives to grow a vibrant sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Transportation/Traffic Engineering division is responsible for traffic safety and coordination of programs and traffic projects throughout the City in support of transportation safety, will advance the new “Vision Zero” standards and will work closely with the Public Information Officer to improve communication with the community regarding traffic safety education and traffic safety initiatives.
Key initiatives for this coming year include updating the Napa Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) and soliciting and evaluating applications for the NTCP, initiating the Jefferson Street corridor study funded by the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, supporting the creation of the County-wide Vision Zero plan, and adopting City Vision Zero policies.
This position is integral in exercising the City’s values in the work they oversee and interactions they have with stakeholders, staff, and the community.
Successful candidates have the ability to establish and sustain trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior, leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values, while delivering intended results. Strong project management skills to design, implement and manage ongoing projects and direct the related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion is critical.
The Department seeks a leader to create an organizational culture that focuses on responsiveness, excellent customer service, and collaborative work both internally and externally. Candidates who are politically astute, a team player, and have a passion for public service are highly desirable. A candidate who communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and who is comfortable making presentations and engaging with internal and external stakeholders will be a good fit for the position.
This career opportunity is ideal for a proactive individual with initiative and a balance of technical skills and personal attributes who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The City offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) and a hybrid work environment that allows employees to work in-person and remotely throughout different days of the week, and while working remotely, use state of the art equipment provided by the City's I.T. Department. A combination of education and experience for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major work in Traffic, Transportation or Civil Engineering or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a professional engineer in Traffic or Transportation Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities. Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required.
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in construction-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
- Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining positive relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to respond so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Providing feedback, instruction, and development mentorship to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
- Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
- Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and dedication to actions that support specific work outcomes.
- Optimizing Diversity - Establishing and supporting department systems, policies, and practices that reduce barriers and use the capabilities and insights of individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds, cultures, styles, abilities, and motivation.
- Strategic Planning - Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
- Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by capturing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $155,233 to $187,538. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. In addition, the City offers an attractive benefits package, including:
- Retirement: The City participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) with a 2% at 60 formula for Classic members coming from reciprocal agencies, and 2% at 62 for new members.
- Deferred Compensation: The City participates in 457 & 401(a); Employees can voluntarily enroll for 457 Plan. For the 401(a) option, the City contributes $142 per month.
- Medical Insurance: The City contributes $728.30 monthly for employee only, $1,456.59 monthly for 2-party and $1,937.27 monthly for Family coverage.
- Health In-Lieu Option: Employees may waive City coverage and opt for health in-lieu at $500 monthly; annual proof of alternative coverage is required.
- Vision Insurance: Single Employee contributes $7.28 per month; 2-party $10.56 per month; Family $18.93 per month.
- Dental Insurance: The City offers 2 Dental Plan options through Delta Dental a PPO and HMO. There is no employee contribution for the HMO plan, and for the PPO plan employees pay $0.70 monthly for employee only, $0.80 monthly for 2-party and $0 monthly for family.
- Management Leave: 104 hours of management leave per calendar year (13 days); Employee may elect to cash out up to 50% of eligible management leave every calendar year.
- Vacation: New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually. Employee may elect to cash out up to 80 hours of vacation every December for the following year.
- Holidays: 15 paid holidays per year.
- Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.
- Life Insurance and AD&D: $100,000 each of coverage paid for by the City, with option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D.
- Phone Stipend: Up to $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
- Bilingual Pay: 3.5% or 4% of employee’s salary.
- Safety Shoe Allowance: $210 per year as assigned.
- Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per year reimbursed for qualifying educational expenses.
- PERS Survivor Benefit: City contributes $1.11 per pay period for the 1959 Indexed Survivor Benefit.
- Retiree Health Insurance: City contributes $274 per month for retired employees with at least 10 years of service at retirement.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance/State Disability Insurance: Offered, but premiums paid 100% by employee.
For a full list of benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage.
For a full, detailed job description of Senior Traffic Engineer including qualifications, please click here.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Possession of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Traffic, Transportation or Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience as a professional engineer in Traffic or Transportation Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities.
Special Requirements:
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required.