STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under general supervision, serves as a junior engineer performing engineering assignments. Provides engineering assistance developing project plans, designs, or traffic engineering studies and other related documents, field experience with traffic signals and ITS hardware, cost estimates and other engineering technical reports for transportation projects.

JOB REPSONSIBILITES: This position will report to the Traffic Safety group within the Office of Traffic Operations. The position applies engineering principles and judgment to evaluate safety needs, develop improvement recommendations, and support the implementation of engineering solutions. Specifically, this position is responsible for the following:

• Using a data-driven and Safe System approach to find viable safety projects by conducting safety screenings and traffic engineering studies

• Coordinating with Districts, local agencies, and other stakeholders to identify safety needs and progress engineering improvements.

• Assist in the management of one state safety design contract, which includes coordinating with the districts, Office of Program Delivery, Office of Design Policy, local agencies, and consultants; approving work orders; QA/QC of consultant work

• Developing and maintaining policies, guidelines, procedures, and technical resources.

• Performing and reviewing engineering analyses, project concepts, designs, plans, and engineering calculations for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

• Evaluating traffic operational issues and proposed safety improvements using engineering analysis, applicable performance measures, and benefit-cost considerations.

• Providing technical assistance and promoting consistent application of roadway safety practices and countermeasures across the Department, including guidance on pedestrian and bicycle safety considerations.

• Expanding individual technical knowledge through continued education, research, training, and participation in professional development opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an A.B.E.T. - accredited program OR equivalent degree in a related field OR Valid State of Georgia Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification OR Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of Georgia and six (6) months of job-related experience. For international degrees: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an international institution must submit a course-by-course evaluation from a GDOT - approved credentialing provider.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data to make design decisions

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and formulating solutions to complex design problems and recommending the best solution

• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing clear, organized written engineering documentation and reports.

• Committed to providing quality customer service.

• Displays a high level of professional and ethical conduct

• Demonstrated experience to work independently of direct supervision and guidance

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting pertinent information on plans, maps, and graphs quickly and accurately.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses EIT (certification as an Engineer in Training)

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety design requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of interpretation and application of safety countermeasures

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines specifically related to safety

• Demonstrated ability to track and manage a budget

• Demonstrated ability to organize work including balancing resources to manage conflicting deadlines in a manner that achieves all project goals.

• Demonstrated ability to define and implement engineering solutions which address engineering deficiencies in transportation infrastructure.

• Possess strong oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups and individuals.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the organizational structure, policies, rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• Demonstrated experience using technical manuals, guidelines, and policies to aid in reviewing various engineering design and study documents submitted to the Department.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). Please note: that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER