The City of Medford is recruiting for an Assistant to the Traffic Engineer! 

Help shape how people move through Medford! As the Assistant to the Traffic Engineer, you will support safe and efficient travel for all modes by preparing plans for capital projects, reviewing private development proposals, analyzing traffic safety, updating signal timing, presenting at public meetings, and more. This role is a technical resource within Public Works Engineering, preparing clear reports and plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and applying multimodal transportation fundamentals aligned with the City’s Transportation System Plan and Transportation Safety Action Plan. Candidates with experience in AutoCAD, Synchro, and SimTraffic who enjoy translating analysis into practical solutions, are encouraged to apply.

Explore our comprehensive compensation package with excellent benefits; details are in the job posting, click HERE. 

Available Schedules:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
  • 4-10 (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)
  • Telework up to two days/week after the probationary period (with supervisor approval)

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Five (5) years of professional experience in a transportation related field, with preference given for additional experience in traffic engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of the Fundamentals in Engineering (EIT) certificate or registration as a professional traffic or civil engineer in the State of Oregon.
• Experience in traffic engineering and operations.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Synchro and SimTraffic.

About City of Medford, Oregon

The City of Medford is a Fantastic Place to Live, Work and Play! We invite you to join our team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's I-ACT Core Values. Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 88,357, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

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