J1214 0173 Transportation Engineer
The City of Kingston – Current Career Opportunity
External Job Posting Position:
Transportation Engineer
Type of Position:
Full-Time
File No.:
J1214-0173
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union
Salary:
$66,593.00-$90,909.00
Closing:
January 19, 2015
History and innovation thrive in Kingston, located at the head of the St. Lawrence River and the junction of the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). A dynamic city with a sound and diversified economic base - consisting of prestigious public institutions, government bodies, leading healthcare and education facilities, significant tourism and entertainment activity, and a large private sector, Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The Intelligent Community Foundation recently named Kingston a Top 7 Intelligent Community. POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Manager, Traffic Division, the Transportation Engineer is responsible for operational and planning priorities for the City with respect to the transportation network; The position provides staff supervision and intermediate transportation engineering expertise with a focus on program development, implementation and administration, in the areas of Transportation Demand Management, Transportation Systems Management, and Active Transportation; The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating activities associated with transportation network planning and modeling, and the technical review of land development applications. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES Completion of a recognized University undergraduate program in Civil Engineering with special courses in Transportation or equivalent; A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the field of transportation/traffic planning operations and design, with a strong knowledge of Municipal development of transportation facilities, engineering standards, and TACK and ITE standards; Experience with transportation planning studies, practices and standards, and transportation modeling; Eligibility for full membership in PEO is required; Familiarity with Synchro and various transportation forecasting and traffic simulation models would be an asset; Experience leading staff and/or teams is strongly preferred; Experience working with Transportation Demand Management strategies would be an asset; Experience working in traffic operations and experience in an urban/rural Municipality would also be considered assets; Must possess and maintain a valid Class 'G' driver’s license; Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, WORK DEMANDS
Excellent analytical skills combined with sound judgment; Excellent problem solving skills; Strong leadership skills with ability to coach, mentor, motivate and supervise staff; Excellent understanding of municipal government with a well-developed ability to interpret policies and regulations; Excellent understanding of the relationship between policy preparation and implementation, and the requirements through various processes of development approval; Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to set priorities and work under pressure of frequent deadlines; Well-developed facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills with an ability to deliver innovative solutions; Knowledge of, and a demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability; Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and with a variety of stakeholders in a political setting; work will often involve public presentations, and interactions with elected officials, the media and the general public.
Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. Please upload to your profile, any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position you are applying to. We thank all of those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The City of Kingston is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
External Job Posting Position:
Transportation Engineer
Type of Position:
Full-Time
File No.:
J1214-0173
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union
Salary:
$66,593.00-$90,909.00
Closing:
January 19, 2015
History and innovation thrive in Kingston, located at the head of the St. Lawrence River and the junction of the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). A dynamic city with a sound and diversified economic base - consisting of prestigious public institutions, government bodies, leading healthcare and education facilities, significant tourism and entertainment activity, and a large private sector, Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The Intelligent Community Foundation recently named Kingston a Top 7 Intelligent Community. POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Manager, Traffic Division, the Transportation Engineer is responsible for operational and planning priorities for the City with respect to the transportation network; The position provides staff supervision and intermediate transportation engineering expertise with a focus on program development, implementation and administration, in the areas of Transportation Demand Management, Transportation Systems Management, and Active Transportation; The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating activities associated with transportation network planning and modeling, and the technical review of land development applications. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES Completion of a recognized University undergraduate program in Civil Engineering with special courses in Transportation or equivalent; A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the field of transportation/traffic planning operations and design, with a strong knowledge of Municipal development of transportation facilities, engineering standards, and TACK and ITE standards; Experience with transportation planning studies, practices and standards, and transportation modeling; Eligibility for full membership in PEO is required; Familiarity with Synchro and various transportation forecasting and traffic simulation models would be an asset; Experience leading staff and/or teams is strongly preferred; Experience working with Transportation Demand Management strategies would be an asset; Experience working in traffic operations and experience in an urban/rural Municipality would also be considered assets; Must possess and maintain a valid Class 'G' driver’s license; Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, WORK DEMANDS
Excellent analytical skills combined with sound judgment; Excellent problem solving skills; Strong leadership skills with ability to coach, mentor, motivate and supervise staff; Excellent understanding of municipal government with a well-developed ability to interpret policies and regulations; Excellent understanding of the relationship between policy preparation and implementation, and the requirements through various processes of development approval; Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to set priorities and work under pressure of frequent deadlines; Well-developed facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills with an ability to deliver innovative solutions; Knowledge of, and a demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability; Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and with a variety of stakeholders in a political setting; work will often involve public presentations, and interactions with elected officials, the media and the general public.
Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. Please upload to your profile, any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position you are applying to. We thank all of those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The City of Kingston is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
