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Traffic Engineer (Senior) Incumbents in this position are responsible for studying traffic patterns, designing traffic control systems, and programming and maintaining traffic control devices. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Studies traffic volume and patterns and recommends traffic control measures, sign placement, devices and systems. Participates in planning for traffic control and flow. Meets with developers, city officials, consultants, contractors and the general public. Provides testimony and correspondence regarding traffic accidents. Programs and tests traffic control computers and signals. Inspects rebuilt traffic signals, repairs traffic signals and controllers. Implements in-house signal/system maintenance and construction methods. Establishes maintenance standards. Researches funding opportunities and applies for funding for traffic engineering functions. Maintains records for traffic control system and traffic studies. Receives and responds to traffic complaints from the public, city officials and city employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Data Utilization: Ability to perform mid-level data analysis including auditing, deducing, assessing, concluding, and appraising data. Human Interaction: Ability to provide guidance, assistance and interpretation to others on how to apply policies and procedures. Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Ability to operate and adjust equipment such as computer terminals, traffic counters, signal controllers, test equipment, etc. Verbal Aptitude: Ability to utilize advisory data, such as signal designs, maps, accident reports, requisitions, grant applications, traffic studies, and other technical documents. Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform arithmetic and statistical calculations, advanced geometry. Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, and use independent judgment. Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in evaluating information against measurable criteria. Environmental Factors: Tasks may involve exposure to adverse conditions, noise, machinery currents, traffic hazards. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, pull tools and equipment to repair signals and controllers; stoop while working on signal cabinets. Sensory Requirements: Ability to recognize color and shape differences and detect sounds for dangerous traffic conditions. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, or directly related field from a nationally accredited college or university; plus three years of professional traffic engineering experience. License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Proof of a valid driver's license will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of St. Louis

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