Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Sep-24
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Type: Full Time
Salary: $87, 068.80-$152,547.20
Categories:
Transportation
Transportation Engineer
Years of Experience:
5 - 10
Salary Details:
**Although there is a salary range for this position, salary will be negotiated depending on experience.**
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 24-101823
Develops, reviews, and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans. Manages a technical team and applies principles and practices from civil engineering for the traffic operations of arterial roadway network to achieve a safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods. Prepares traffic operations studies, such as intersection operations studies, corridor coordination evaluations, and traffic signal timing (before/after) studies. Develops, reviews, implements, and optimizes traffic signal timing plans and coordination plans for weekday and weekend traffic operations as well as during special events and construction activities. Supervises the implementation of traffic signal timing plans. Assist in development and management of professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions. Utilizes Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) platforms such as video surveillance equipment, traffic signal central system software, traffic analysis software, and traffic signal performance data to remotely monitor and enhance the regional arterial network operations Represents the RTC in meetings with groups or individuals; answers queries and provides information/assistance as required; responds to subpoenas and participates in depositions. Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic operational inquiries; receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation coordinates with other RTC team members as well as the local public agency representatives; analyzes findings, prepares documentation, and deploys recommendations. Leads and conducts a variety of assigned traffic engineering analysis, models, scenarios, and special projects as assigned by Manager. Supervises assigned staff; evaluates their work performance; assigns and schedules their work. Participates in staffing and employee relations related activities for assigned staff and ensures adherence to RTC’s diversity initiatives in all aspects. Oversees safety and security responsibilities for areas assigned and ensures that direct reports are trained on safety and security procedures, fully compliant with procedures, and held accountable for breaches in safety and security protocol. Other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a closely related field and five (5) years of demonstrated professional engineering experience.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license from the State of Nevada. Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada driver's license at time of application.
Background Investigation: Employment with the Regional Transportation Commission in this position is contingent upon completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including qualifying education/experience verification, social security trace, criminal history records review, and driving history records check.
About Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is a regional entity that oversees public transportation, traffic management, roadway design and construction funding, transportation planning and regional planning efforts known as Southern Nevada Strong.
The RTC is passionate about Southern Nevada, from our Board of Commissioners to our Executive Team to our dedicated network of contractors and public/private partnerships. We are committed to bringing efficient, reliable solutions to the complex needs that make our desert community special.
We work for you, the public. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, we look forward to sharing with you our role in making Southern Nevada stronger than ever before.
RTC Goals
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system and air quality by managing congestion;
Enhance mobility by improving transportation choices and facilitating multi-modal connectivity;
Increase safety for both motorized and non-motorized users;
Maintain and improve transportation system infrastructure;
Support regional planning efforts to improve economic vitality and education and invest in complete communities;
Secure ...funding for expansion, operation, and maintenance of systems and routes; and
Enhance public awareness and support of the regional transportation system.
As the Las Vegas Valley’s population continues to increase daily, so too does traffic congestion. RTC identifies transportation challenges and explores and implements both short and long-term resolutions while simultaneously promoting sustainability, air quality improvement, enhanced mobility and increased quality of life in the region.