Senior Traffic Planning Technician - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation)

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

03/27/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 19

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking well qualified Senior Traffic Planning Technicians for its Roads & Transportation department. Senior Traffic Planning Technicians are responsible for inspecting and evaluating transportation infrastructure to support traffic planning and engineering efforts. They gather and evaluate transportation system information through field observations and the use of specialized monitoring technologies to support data-driven decision-making. Senior Traffic Planning Technicians may be responsible for inspecting roadway surface conditions, traffic control devices such as signs signals, and pavement markings, and street lighting to determine if transportation infrastructure is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Employees in this job class work under the supervision of senior traffic engineering staff.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$47,736 - $74,069

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications required for employment consideration for this position. Minimum qualifications are subject to change:

• Driver’s license.

• Experience applying the MUTCD (Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices) while following applicable local, state and federal guidelines.

• Experience drawing and reading technical drawings and descriptions such as maps, plans, specification sheets, field reviews, etc. in order to determine information such as location, scale, dimensions, etc.

• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and processing computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Cityworks, Rocksolid, etc.) in order to maintain documentation, create reports and maps, etc.

TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• Experience performing and interpreting traffic data collection and analysis in order to make recommendations and/or communicate information to other parties such senior traffic positions, engineers, etc.

• Experience using GIS software.

• Experience working on a surveying crew or experience with GPS data collection.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Inspects the condition of roadways by operating a pavement profiling vehicle to collect data on the condition of roadway surfaces and assist with identifying roadways that require maintenance.

• Inspects the condition of traffic control devices (e.g., traffic signs, traffic signals, pavement markings) to ensure their safe operation, proper visibility, and overall compliance with traffic engineering plans and MUTCD regulations.

• Inspects and documents the condition of street lighting along roadways to ensure proper operation, proper levels of illumination along roadways, and compliance with traffic engineering plans and MUTCD regulations.

• Provides support to Traffic Analysts and Engineers during traffic studies by assisting them with equipment setup and data collection according to established policies and procedures for conducting traffic studies.

• Creates and maintains records, databases, and files using paper and electronic means in order to ensure that records are accurate and able to be systematically accessed and retrieved.

• Communicates with coworkers, supervisors, external agencies or departments, private contractors, and members of the public; using verbal, written, and electronic communication, in order to identify and solve problems related to roadways and traffic control devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting and/or walking for long periods of time but may involve moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods such as bending, stooping, crawling or climbing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the occasional use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.