Salary: $66,289.60 - $99,424.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 189-26
Division: City Engineering
Section: Transportation Engineering
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/13/2026 10:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Post-offer Requirements: Background
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Budgeted Min: $66,289.60
Budgeted Max: $82,867.20
Additional Information: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of up to two remote workdays per week following the successful completion of a four-month training period, in accordance with City policy and business needs.
Description Help Shape How Flagstaff Moves! Make a meaningful impact on transportation safety, mobility, and connectivity in Flagstaff. In this role, you'll support City transportation projects by reviewing plans and technical information, assessing field conditions, and helping identify practical solutions to traffic operations and safety concerns. You'll help evaluate signal operations and traffic-control needs, and coordinate with City departments, ADOT, consultants, and community members. You'll also prepare and present technical information to City committees and community groups, helping improve transportation facilities and services for residents and visitors.
Position Responsibilities- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Determines traffic and parking control needs and prepares and approves work orders for City sign & paint crews to implement.
- Communicate and presents to the Transportation Commission, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Pedestrian Advisory Committee and neighborhood groups/HOAs.
- Prepares policies, guidelines and procedures for Transportation Engineering and Public Works Division staff..
- Prepares requests to MetroPlan for transportation planning model outputs for use in Transportation Impact Analysis preparation.
- Prepares reports for and makes presentations at Transportation Commission meetings.
- Solicits citizen input and assists community groups on traffic issues, performs analyses, and works toward mutual resolution, on a proactive basis, and attends public meetings as required.
- Reviews signalized intersection operations throughout the City on a regular basis, correcting issues related to proper operations and safety based upon engineering judgment and current traffic engineering practice.
- Assists in the development, maintenance and operation of computerized transportation planning model.
- Represents City engineering concerns and coordination at Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) field reviews, scoping meetings, and project development meetings to assure proposed ADOT projects interact, but do not conflict, with City facilities.
- Performs a wide variety of special assignments relating to the City Transportation Engineering Section and MetroPlan.
- Conducts detailed plan review to assure compliance with original project scope, regulatory requirements, and sound engineering practice.
- Assists the general public and other City staff that have transportation engineering related problems or concerns that require technical advice, response, research, and/or recommendations.
- Develops and presents technical data and recommendations to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Performs a wide variety of special assignments to help with specific Division/Section-wide initiatives.
- Performs field review and assessments.
- Performs field sampling and field inspection duties.
- Safely operates a vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties.
- May assist other staff and programs as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with additional course work in Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning, or a combination of relevant Transportation Engineering experience and specialized training to satisfactorily execute the tasks assigned to this position.
- Experience with applicable computer systems and software, such as: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Synchro, Simtraffic AutoCAD, TransCAD, Highway Capacity Software, ArcGIS, RODEL, TRAX Pro, and PETRA Pro.
- Valid driver's license.
- Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
- Engineer-in-Training (IT).
- Professional training specializing in transportation planning.
- Experience in public works related operations and maintenance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
Current Compensation and BenefitsOur total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $66,289.60 - $99,424.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:
- Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
- Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
- Deferred Compensation Options
- Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
- Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
- 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
- First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Employer Assistance Program
- Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
- Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers
Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma of G.E.D
- Associates Degree or 60 College Credits
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- None
02
What is your highest level of education in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field?
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree or 60 college credits
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- I do not have a degree in any of the fields listed or in a related field.
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
04
Do you have experience with applicable computer systems and software?
05
What kinds of computer systems and software do you have experience with? Select all that apply.
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Synchro
- Simtraffic AutoCAD
- TransCAD
- Highway Capacity Software
- ArcGIS
- RODEL
- TRAX Pro
- PETRA Pro
06
Which best describes your experience using transportation engineering software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, TransCAD, or similar programs?
- No experience or exposure
- Introductory coursework or training
- Used the software for an academic project
- Used the software during an internship or supervised work
- Used the software in professional work
07
Which best describes your experience using design software such as AutoCAD?
- No experience or exposure
- Introductory coursework or training
- Used the software for an academic project
- Used the software during an internship or supervised work
- Used the software in professional work
08
Which best describes your experience using ArcGIS?
- No experience or exposure
- Introductory coursework or training
- Used the software for an academic project
- Used the software during an internship or supervised work
- Used the software in professional work
09
Which best describes your experience analyzing traffic data or evaluating traffic operations, such as signalized intersections, traffic-control needs, or parking?
- No experience or exposure
- Introductory coursework or training
- Completed an academic project involving analysis or evaluation
- Applied these skills during an internship or supervised work
- Applied these skills in professional work
10
Which best describes your experience preparing or reviewing transportation plans or technical reports, or conducting field reviews or inspections?
- No experience or exposure
- Introductory coursework or training
- Completed an academic project involving plans, reports, or field review
- Applied these skills during an internship or supervised work
- Applied these skills in professional work
11
This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. This position is budgeted for the following range:$66,289.60-$82,867.20. Are you okay with that pay range?
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