TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR

Clark County, NV

$64K — $96K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school graduation or equivalent education required.
  • 2 years of experience developing and/or reviewing traffic control plans or performing road/highway construction work needed.
  • Valid Nevada CDL Class C driver's license may be required for some positions.
  • Supervisor level ATSSA certification to be obtained during probationary period for some roles.
  • Must document education and experience in own words on application.

Responsibilities

  • Review traffic control plans for compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Inspect traffic control setups for appropriateness and safety.
  • Instruct crews on proper traffic warning device setup.
  • Coordinate plan review process with various agencies and departments.
  • Maintain inspection logs and prepare required reports.
  • Advise contractors on compliance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Drive county vehicle to job sites and meetings.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules including 4/10 options.
  • 100% employer-paid defined benefit retirement.
  • No state income tax deduction.
  • Employer pays 90% of health insurance premiums.
  • Generous leave accrual including 13 paid holidays and paid vacation.
Full Job Description
Salary: $31.20 - $46.05 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 31691
Department: Public Works
Division: Dev Review
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Traffic Safety Coordinator position. The position reviews traffic control plans for compliance with all laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a part of the offsite inspection unit in the Development Review Division.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND any combination of two (2) years of full-time experience developing and/or reviewing traffic control plans or in performing road or highway construction/maintenance work.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work out of doors in all weather conditions. Work with exposure to heavy traffic.

Licensing and Certification: Some positions may require possession of a valid Nevada CDL Class C driver's license. Some positions may require obtaining a supervisor level ATSSA certification within qualifying or probationary period.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination and may be subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Checks the assigned vehicle for condition and safety on a daily basis; inspects traffic control set ups for appropriateness and compliance with all laws and regulations.
  • Instruct construction and maintenance crews regarding the proper method to set up traffic warning devices and barricades.
  • Reviews plans, maps, specifications and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, county, and industry codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up as necessary.
  • Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances, and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the changes to plans and problem resolution.
  • Inspects safety aspects, including barricades, of the jobs in progress; advises contractors to observe applicable safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintains logs of inspection performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required.
  • Forwards plan packages to other departments and agencies for review; coordinates review with departments and agencies and coordinates the plan checking process to ensure all applicable standards have been met.
  • Recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with codes and requirements; conveys this information to the individual submitting the plans and suggest alternative ways to meet code requirements.
  • Advises construction management and inspectors and others regarding problems that may occur in the field.
  • Drives a county vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.
  • Maintains accurate records regarding work.
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • Uses standard office equipment, including a computer in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools and driving a motor vehicle to work sites; stamina to perform sustained physical labor; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
  • More Money in Your Pocket
    • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
    • No Social Security Deduction
    • No State Income Taxes
  • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
    • - Employer pays 90% of premium
      • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
      • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
      • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
  • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance - Employer Paid
  • AD&D - Employer Paid
  • Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
  • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
    • 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
    • Paid Vacation Leave
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • Holiday Leave
  • Other leave options
    • Catastrophic Leave
    • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
  • Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
    • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
    • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
    • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
    • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
    • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)
  • Some High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College (1-29 semester credits)
  • Some College (30-59 semester credits)
  • Some College (60-89 semester credits)
  • Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above

02

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing and/or reviewing traffic control plans.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years

03

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 2. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing road or highway construction/maintenance work.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

06

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
  • Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
  • Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
  • No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

07

Do you currently hold a valid Nevada CDL Class C driver's license?
  • Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada CDL Class C driver's license.
  • No, I do not currently hold a valid Nevada CDL Class C driver's license.

08

Do you currently hold a supervisor level ATSSA certification?
  • Yes, I currently hold a supervisor level ATSSA certification.
  • No, I do not currently hold a supervisor level ATSSA certification.

09

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  • I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience with Public Works construction principles and practices.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing plans, maps, specifications and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, county and industry codes and regulations and providing written feedback of the changes required to be in compliance.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience experience interpreting, explaining and/or enforcing traffic codes and regulations with developers, contractors and/or representatives of other agencies and making recommendations on the changes needed to obtain compliance with applicable codes and requirements.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing correspondence, reports, plans, and records.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating traffic control plans and work plans.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

Required Question

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