VISION ZERO COORDINATOR (Assistant Traffic Engineer II) - Range 16E / AMEA presso Municipality of Anchorage, AK
Municipality of Anchorage, AK · Anchorage, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Traffic Engineering
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
HOURS OF WORK: TBD (Typically Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00)
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Position Duties
Oversees the development and implementation of the Municipality's Vision Zero program, including plans, processes, analysis, reports, recommendations, outreach, partnerships, and funding. Evaluates traffic safety issues via data analysis, performance monitoring, and site investigations and regularly updates policy makers, municipal departments, and partnering agencies. Supports implementation of municipal-wide programmatic changes, policy updates, and specific projects (including public safety campaigns and demonstration projects) to improve traffic safety using emerging best practices and adopted professional traffic engineering standards, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) recommended practices, Alaska Traffic Manual (ATM), Alaska Sign Design Specifications (ASDS), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), etc.
Works with stakeholders to advances traffic safety. Reviews agency investment programs, policies, standards, construction plans, land use development plans, and regional transportation plans for consistency with Vision Zero principles, priorities, plans, and traffic safety standards. Coordinates and initiates collaboration (meetings, action plans, etc.) between Municipal departments, other agencies, law enforcement personnel, and other applicable stakeholders. Represents the Traffic Engineering Department at Community Council meetings to discuss Vision Zero issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer In Training Certificate or professional engineering registration and five (5) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Master's degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Preferences:
State of Alaska License as Professional Engineer
Other Qualifications
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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
