Salary: $106,905.04 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location : Municipal Services Building, Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04720
Department: Public Works and Engineering
Division: Traffic/Special Projects 44/11601
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Y1
General Statement of Job:The Assistant Traffic Engineer plans and performs complex technical, management, and administrative work related to the transportation planning, engineering, and multimodal network planning areas; responsible for managing transportation reviews related to development projects and monitoring transportation levels of services adopted in the City's Comprehensive Plan; responsible for the evaluation of resident requests concerning traffic and transportation engineering issues and providing responses in a timely manner; acts as liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County, and the Florida Department of Transportation; and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and direction of the City Traffic Engineer.
Essential Functions - Conduct transportation studies, analyses and prepare reports and recommendations on transportation planning and operations issues
- Develop, maintain and update City's Vision Zero and Mobility Plans and associated projects
- Review traffic concurrency and site-specific analyses as part of development reviews and provide recommendations on required transportation improvements to maintain the adopted roadway level of service.
- Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Transportation and Mobility Program areas, in accordance with general engineering principles and department policies.
- Supervises and/or participates in the development of new designs and/or engineering techniques to be utilized for resolving problems encountered within the Traffic Division.
- Receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and safety devices.
- Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic problems and neighborhood concerns.
RELATED TASKS:
- Represents the city Traffic Division at various community meetings regarding traffic issues.
- Coordinates activities related to transportation projects in the City's Capital Improvement Program including consultant selection, contract negotiations and project management.
- Supervises division personnel.
- Prepares project status reports and schedules as required.
Financial Responsibilities:
- Develop annual budget and project needs for transportation planning and mobility areas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and equipment related transportation planning and complete streets.
- Expert knowledge and experience with traffic operations, principles, and design practices.
- Computer and traffic engineering software, including Synchro, HCS and SIDRA.
Skilled in:
- Conducting transportation planning and mobility studies
- Managing corridor planning studies, quick-build roadway improvement projects and implementation of complete streets
- Collaborating different disciplines within the City and other external transportation stakeholders in advancing transportation planning and mobility projects
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials and representatives, employees and the general public.
- Communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Prepare and present technical reports.?
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with major course work in civil, traffic, transportation engineering or related field.
- Five (5) of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering, including project management and design.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants.
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain Florida PE licensure within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in implementing complete streets projects
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Certification/License Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Years of Service Accrual
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 full years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of Service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.
Years of Service Benefit
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
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What area of study is your education?
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Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
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Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application?Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
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How many years of experience do you possess in transportation planning, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, site-development traffic impact studies?
- I have no experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants?
- I have no experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2 but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license?
- Yes, I do possess a valid Professional Engineer License
- No, I do not possess a valid Professional Engineer License
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