This is advanced technical and highly responsible traffic engineering and related work performed in the field and office for the Transportation and Parking Management department. Work involves analysis of traffic crashes and other traffic-related data to determine conformance with existing minimum requirements, report data, and develop recommendations. Work involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various types of traffic flow and control data; developing recommendations or plans for the placement of traffic control devices, including signs and pavement markings. Work includes preparing work orders to support installation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of various traffic control devices; creating drawings, including concept drawings of traffic calming features, roadways alignments, crosswalks, and sidewalks; receiving, investigating, and responding to complaints received regarding traffic issues, residential parking, and speeding. Work will also include onsite inspections and reviewing and making recommendations to a professional supervisor regarding the course of action to be taken on requests for building permits, outdoor signs, and street and alley vacations.

Salary: $26.19 - $40.11 Hourly

Close Date: 04-22-2026 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
• Have progressive experience with increasing responsibility in traffic control work.
• Have considerable knowledge of State and Federal traffic rules, regulations and statues and concepts in the traffic engineering field.
• Have considerable knowledge of traffic data collection, surveying and drafting instruments, and of the methods and techniques of their use.
• Have considerable knowledge of the mechanical principles involved in the design and the manufacture of traffic signage.
• Have considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods used in pavement marking and traffic routing.
• Be able and willing to conduct difficult field and office data collection surveys.
• Be able to keep records and prepare accurate, concise reports.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Desirable Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have thorough knowledge of the City’s traffic rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Have some educational background in transportation engineering, civil engineering or a related field.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process.  At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified.  A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.  The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules.  Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs.  City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.  Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

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