The PositionBargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory ManagementWhy join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?The Contra Costa County Public Works Department seeks qualified individuals to fill a Senior Traffic Engineer vacancy in the Transportation Engineering Division. The Department is looking for individuals who thrive in leadership, seek to implement safe and efficient plans, and are eager to set goals to solve traffic-related problems. If you want to make meaningful impacts in communities while using your skills in innovative ways, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver high-quality, reliable services to our residents while looking towards the future.The Senior Traffic Engineer:Leads the Traffic Engineering team in administering the County's traffic operations program.Reviews roadway construction plans and recommends changes related to traffic engineering.Reviews subdivision plans for compliance with traffic engineering requirements.Prepares contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signal construction projects.Administers traffic-related programs, including the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and Vision Zero.Provides technical expertise and oversight on traffic engineering projects and initiatives.Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, sustainable projects, programs, and quality services, as well as to provide support services that are competitive, attentive, responsive, efficient, safe, and of high quality to our customers and other County Departments.We became the first County in California to be accredited by the American Public Works Association in July 2001 and were re-accredited 6 times, most recently in 2024. As an accredited agency, we strive to improve continuously. We review and improve work processes regularly and are re-evaluated for accreditation on a four-year cycle.The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.We are looking for someone who is:Self-motivated and enthusiasticAn effective communicator with a positive attitudeCommitted to workplace safety and safe work practicesVisionary and purpose-drivenA dependable team playerInnovative and forward-thinkingWhat you will typically be responsible for:Leading a team in delivering traffic operations programs and servicesSupervising, coaching, and managing individual and team performanceResponding to traffic-related requests and delivering effective solutionsEvaluating/Assessing traffic safety concerns and making sound decisionsIdentifying and implementing process improvementsDeveloping, administering, and evaluating traffic engineering programsA few reasons you might love this job:Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your skillsWork alongside a collaborative team of experienced professionalsHelp shape the future of traffic operations in Contra Costa CountyMake a direct impact on public safetyImprove the quality of life for the communities we serveA few challenges you might face in this job:Balancing community needs and stakeholder expectations with established codes, regulations, and County policiesManaging competing priorities and finding solutions with available resourcesWorking with aging infrastructure while looking for opportunities to modernize and improve systemsNavigating different perspectives to solve complex traffic-related challengesCompetencies Required:Legal & Regulatory Navigation : Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsProfessional & Technical Expertise : Applying technical subject matter to the jobSafety Focus : Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsCritical Thinking : Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDelivering Results : Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksAttention to Detail : Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsDisplaying Ownership and Accountability : Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsOral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialoguePresentation Skill : Formally delivering information to groupsBuilding & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsManaging Performance : Ensuring superior individual and group performanceVisionary Leadership : Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational changePolitical & Organizational Savvy : Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundariesProject Management : Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectivesMinimum QualificationsLicense Required: 1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application period. AND 2) Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering or closely related discipline.
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a professional civil engineer which must have included at least two (2) years in a traffic operations function. Desirable Qualifications:Experience implementing Vision Zero principlesExperience with transportation asset managementExperience working for a public agencyKnowledge of corridor management principles and implementationExperience with traffic operations technologiesSelection ProcessSelection Plan:Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Online Video Interview Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the online video interview assessment. The interview assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include, but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Legal and Regulatory Navigation, Professional and Technical Expertise, Project Management and Displaying Ownership and Accountability. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher (Weighted 100%). The assessment is tentatively scheduled September 2026.Departmental Hiring Interview: To be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at .CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact