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Traffic Engineer

Salary

$136,427.20 - $165,859.20 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

556525

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

Under administrative direction, this position coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned engineering services, overseeing staff engaged in professional and technical engineering work within the Transportation Engineering Division to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the role includes management responsibilities for assigned services and activities for the planning, development, administration, and operation of the City's traffic control systems, encompassing system design, maintenance, and modifications.

We currently have one vacancy in the Public Works Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

+ Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the traffic engineering section including the planning, development, administration and operation of the City's traffic control systems including system design, maintenance and modification.

+ Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

+ Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

+ Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for traffic engineering staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

+ Select, train, motivate and evaluate engineering personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

+ Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.

+ Evaluate, analyze and recommend actions on specific traffic control measures and complaints received from the public.

+ Initiate and analyze statistical studies of traffic conditions including traffic generation factors, flow patterns, speed characteristics, accident records and requirements for traffic control devices and safety measures.

+ Oversee and participate in the preparation of specifications, contract documents and estimates for traffic signal systems and traffic control devices and signal maintenance functions.

+ Establish standard operating procedures for traffic engineering activities including quality control and adherence to performance standards; prepare productivity reports and maintain necessary records.

+ Review improvement plans for major construction projects and proposed development; ensure proper consideration of issues related to traffic control and transportation system management.

+ Operate computer simulation programs to assist in the development, installation and maintenance of timing plans and computer controlled traffic signal systems.

+ Serve as the liaison for traffic engineering functions with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

+ Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

+ Provide responsible staff assistance to the City Engineer.

+ Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of traffic engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate.

+ Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

+ Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or traffic engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible traffic or civil engineering experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

License or Certificate:

+ Valid driver's license.

+ Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by November 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

+ Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

+ Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

+ In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

+ Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

+ "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

+ Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

+ TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile .

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner (https://forms.office.com/g/wTdNZh4Aih) by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or [email protected] .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.

All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.

By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.

+ I understand

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

What is your Nevada Professional Engineer license number?

05

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

+ Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in traffic or civil engineering.

+ Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field

+ None of the above

06

In order for your education to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or to get credit for your education as part of the assessment process, you must attach a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application.

Applications submitted without this required documentation will still be considered but without regard to attained education and may be rejected if the required relevant work experience is not apparent.

Have you attached verifiable documentation in the form of a college diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Only answer this question if your course work is in another closely related field to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

08

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

+ I have less than five years of increasingly responsible traffic or civil engineering work experience.

+ I have five years or more of increasingly responsible traffic or civil engineering work experience including at least two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

09

Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

10

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

+ Yes

+ No

11

How many years of work experience do you have supervising employees?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Minimal, less than two years

+ I have two years but less than five years

+ I have five years but less than seven years

+ I have seven years but less than ten years

+ I have ten years or more

12

What is the largest number of employees you have been responsible for supervising?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ 1-3

+ 4-6

+ 7-9

+ 10 or more

13

Which best describes your experience related to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local traffic ordinances and regulations?

+ I do not have any experience in this area.

+ I have some limited work experience or training in this area.

+ I have performed these tasks as part of a job for at least two years but less than three years with limited direction and/or supervision.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for at least three years but less than five years.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for five years or more.

14

How many years of work experience do you have related to signal timing, coordination and operations?

+ I do not have any experience working in this area

+ Minimal, less than two years

+ I have two years but less than five years

+ I have five years but less than seven years

+ I have seven years but less than ten years

+ I have ten years or more

15

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

16

Which best describes your experience related to developing and/or managing a traffic safety program?

+ I do not have any experience in this area.

+ I have some limited work experience or training in this area.

+ I have performed these tasks as part of a job for at least two years but less than three years with limited direction and/or supervision.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for at least three years but less than five years.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for five years or more.

17

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

18

Which best describes your experience related to reviewing traffic engineering/transportation plans?

+ I do not have any experience in this area.

+ I have some limited work experience or training in this area.

+ I have performed these tasks as part of a job for at least two years but less than three years with limited direction and/or supervision.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for at least three years but less than five years.

+ I have performed these tasks independently as part of a job for five years or more.

19

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in that area (responses should be 2-3 paragraphs).

Required Question

Employer

City of Reno

Address

PO Box 1900Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone

(775) 334-2223

Website

http://www.reno.gov/jobs

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