Published date: March 23, 2026
Job Title: Supervising Traffic Engineer
Organization: City of Yakima
Address: 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
Job Website Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yakimawa/careers/jobs/5278900/supervising-traffic-engineer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Short Description:
Under limited direction and supervision performs a variety of administrative and supervisory duties involved in engineering support of street and traffic programs. Plans, coordinates, and directs the Traffic Engineering Office. Offers support to the Signal and Sign Shops. Performs, administers and oversees: responses to resident complaints and reports of hazardous street conditions; inventories of streets by conduction of pavement condition index (PCI) inspections; conducts traffic volume and speed counts; analysis of collision data; preparation of grant applications; review and administration of City’s school safety programs and related grants for pedestrian and bicycle safety; directs the City’s Traffic-Calming program and traffic studies. Assists in preparation of Division budget and activity reports; is responsible for traffic control, street lighting and dimensions, enforcing related City ordinances; coordinates with contract personnel; and supervises technical personnel.
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Salary and Benefits Information: $45.40 – $55.22 Hourly + Competitive Benefit Package
Full Description:
The Engineering Division not only delivers transportation projects, but also provides contract administration for City Water, Wastewater, Parks, Stormwater, developments and other projects. If you would enjoy working with a small collaborative team of engineering professionals, and delivering quality improvements to the Yakima community, apply today!
Under limited direction and supervision performs a variety of administrative and supervisory duties involved in engineering support of street and traffic programs. Plans, coordinates, and directs the Traffic Engineering Office. Offers support to the Signal and Sign Shops. Performs, administers and oversees: responses to resident complaints and reports of hazardous street conditions; inventories of streets by conduction of pavement condition index (PCI) inspections; conducts traffic volume and speed counts; analysis of collision data; preparation of grant applications; review and administration of City’s school safety programs and related grants for pedestrian and bicycle safety; directs the City’s Traffic-Calming program and traffic studies. Assists in preparation of Division budget and activity reports; is responsible for traffic control, street lighting and dimensions, enforcing related City ordinances; coordinates with contract personnel; and supervises technical personnel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience to include traffic/transportation engineering design, planning and project administration. Experience must also include at least two (2) years of lead, supervisory or project management experience. Certification as an EIT or PE in the State of Washington is preferred and may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
*Four years additional engineering experience may also substitute for bachelor’s degree.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington is preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
• Pay range $45.40 – $55.22 Hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee contribution to Teamsters Pension Plan
• Leave accruals:
• Vacation – Starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick – 8 hours/month
• Personal holiday – 3 days
• Observed holiday – 11 holidays
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Longevity pay
• $100,000 Life Insurance
• Much more!
The pay range listed for this position is establish through the City of Yakima’s Master Pay Ordinance in accordance with the Municipal Code and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement. New employees generally start at step A with progression through the steps based on merit and successful performance evaluation.
View the complete job posting and apply online at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs
Closes 04/03/2026
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