COUNTY OF KANE

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Silvia Wetzel

Executive Director

/ / 719 Batavia Avenue
Geneva, Illinois60134
Phone: (630) 232-3560
Fax: (630) 232-3421

JOB POSTING

May 22, 2018

TRANSPORTATION

Traffic / Permit Engineer $28.85 - $40.87/HR DOQ

40HRS/WK

Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for a Traffic/Permit Engineer. This position evaluates and comments on development activities and highway permit submittals, develops and reviews traffic studies, assists with asset management for street lighting and equipment, and performs other highway and traffic duties as assigned. Employee must be able to successfully coordinate safety enhancements and improvement projects with various townships, municipalities, the State of Illinois (IDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration to provide for the safe and efficient travel of the motoring public. The position provides recommendations to solve existing deficiencies of intersections and other related highway safety and efficiency concerns and is responsible to provide recommendations to the Chief of Traffic Operations & Permitting, Deputy Director and County Engineer.

The preferred candidate must have the ability to deal with the public in a professional manner - and answer and communicate effectively about highway design and traffic concerns. The position requires knowledge of highway signage and the ability to read and understand professional Civil Engineering drawings. The preferred candidate must have knowledge of and experience working with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The job requires extensive use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, HCS, and other traffic modeling software.

The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for this position:

  • 5 years minimum experience in highway design, safety and traffic management
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois Professional Engineering License preferred
  • Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards and state statutes
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) designation desired

Application deadline: Open till filled

Kane County Employment application, cover letter, resume to:

Kane County Department of Human Resource Management

719 S. Batavia Ave, Room 312

Geneva, IL 60134

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Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.EEO Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.