Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Engineer or Analyst (under-fill opportunity)

This position performs highly technical and professional engineering work in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, streetlights and telecommunication network.

Some of the duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Designs and prepares plans and specifications and cost estimates for ITS projects.
• Develops and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans.
• Performs studies pertinent to traffic signal operations, lighting analysis and other traffic related issues.
• Reviews and comments on traffic signal, streetlighting and fiber design and construction plans.
• Researches and integrates ITS emerging technologies on ITS network. 
• Operates a vehicle to visit sites in the field to investigate and compile data.
• Prepares technical diagrams, engineering drawings, technical specifications related to traffic signals, ITS devices and communication network.
• Oversees ITS related asset inventory and work orders.
• Makes presentations to the public, Transportation Commission and City Council meetings on matters related to ITS.

NOTE:
If there are no applicants that meet all the minimum requirements for the ITS Engineer position, this may be under-filled as an ITS Analyst, depending on applicant qualifications.  If the position is under-filled, the salary offered would be commensurate with the lower level classification.  The minimum requirements for the under-fill position are listed below in the minimum qualifications section.   

Minimum Qualifications

Salary Range: $76,814.40 - $111,696.00

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, System Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Three years of relevant experience in ITS, Traffic Signals, Civil, Transportation, or Traffic Engineering. 
• Preferred: A qualifying Master's Degree Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, System Engineering or a closely related field can substitute for up to two years of experience.

 Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Possession of an Arizona Professional Engineer’s license within 12 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

ITS Analyst (Under-fill)
Salary Range: $69,700.80 - $101,316.80
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Three years of experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• A qualifying master's degree can substitute for up to two years of experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• As part of the medical examination, candidates must successfully pass a Visual/Color Screening Test prior to start date. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted drivers' license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out of state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.