Senior Traffic Safety Engineer

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Salary: $76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202509904
Department: TRANSPORTATION
Division: TRAFFIC SAFETY
Opening Date: 07/08/2025
Closing Date: 7/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $104,676.00

Introduction
Are you the type of person who likes to work with a dynamic group of professionals, enjoys coordinating with a variety of people and agencies to reach solutions, and wants to see projects that you have managed come to fruition? This is an exciting time for the department of transportation as we move forward with the region to develop traffic safety solutions to daily operational and road safety challenges. The Prince William County Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic engineer with an interest in helping the community to fill the role of Senior Traffic Safety Engineer. The role will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and implement traffic and safety improvement projects. The person will also work with other members of the department of transportation, the County and other agencies in implementing a range of transportation, traffic, safety and streetlighting projects.

About This Role:
This position will manage studies and tasks in the roadway safety audit and studies program and will be responsible for coordinating the required traffic counts and data collection, developing and producing plans, and coordinating public and Board of County Supervisors/official engagement, and interdepartmental coordination. The position will be dealing directly with elected officials, citizens, consultants, and inter-agency staff to resolve problems and to improve the community's transportation safety and will be conducting field reviews, compiling recommendations and coordinating with various agencies to implement ideas into operational solutions. In addition, this position will be required to manage small scale multimodal transportation enhancement projects and studies and manage them to ensure they are accomplished within the established budget, on schedule and result in enhancing traffic safety.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of related traffic engineering experience.

Preferences:
•An engineering or related degree with experience in traffic engineering/planning, experience in a position dealing with citizens and/or government agencies related to transportation, community or small/medium scale engineering projects.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with some experience in public speaking, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
•Possess strong project management skills, leadership qualities, and technical knowledge in traffic engineering with a proven track record of successfully working with various stakeholders.
•Have the ability to provide prompt, effective and courteous customer service, conduct thorough research, work independently and with other team members/departments, and manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Special Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in engineering, transportation or related field is required
•Ability to conduct field reviews and activities
•Driver's license and must be able to drive a County vehicle
Work Schedule:
Normal Office hours with the ability to attend night and/or weekend meetings as needed and occasionally conduct field reviews outside of normal business hours, with the potential to partially work remotely depending on the Traffic Safety Engineering Branch team's schedule.

Starting Salary Range:
$76,069.50 - $104,676.00

Note
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
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Select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.
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Quantify your years of traffic engineering experience.
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This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with Directors/Deputies/Assistants, technical staff, regional partners, citizens, management staff, appointed officials, and elected officials. Please select the choice that best describes your experience communicating with Directors, management team, colleagues, citizens, community groups, appointed and elected officials.
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This position requires occasional public speaking with the general public and elected officials, and the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.Please select which audience group you have given presentations to.
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This position requires effective leadership at all levels. How many years have you actively supervised people?
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The candidate must have at least 3 years of engineering and project management experience, which should include experience working on local and community transportation and traffic safety projects. How many years of engineering and project management experience do you have?
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The candidate is preferred to have an EIT/Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate, Professional Engineering License for Civil Engineering and/or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification. Which of the following do you possess (check all that apply)? Makes sure to document this in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
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This position requires experience analyzing data and technical studies to make professional recommendations. How many years of review and analysis experience do you have:
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Which of the following is important in motivating you in the workplace.
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This position may require preparation of technical plans and graphics using AutoCAD, and other similar drafting software. How many years of experience do you have with AutoCAD and other drafting software?
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If you are selected for this position as a Senior Traffic Safety Engineer, are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $76,069.50 - $104,676.00?
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Job Type:
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