Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for the position of Safety Engineering Coordinator in the Safety Engineering Department. Starting wage is $28.60 - $32.90 per hour / DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Safety Engineering Coordinator provides staff support to the Safety Engineering Department, provides input on design aspects of projects, prepares conceptual level design of temporary safety improvements, and prepares reports, metrics, and policy guidance related to implementation of the District’s safety projects.
• The Safety Engineering Coordinator will provide support to organize and manage the District’s various projects developed and implemented by the Safety Engineering Department.
• The incumbent will collaborate and partner with cities, unincorporated Ada County, citizen advisory committees, irrigation districts, neighborhood associations, mobility-impaired groups, other government agencies, the general public and other District employees.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of the public right-of-way as it relates to vehicle, bicyclist and pedestrian planning, design, and construction; traffic calming principles; project management, and Public Works procurement.
• Experience building relationships and working in partnership with the public and internal staff.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to professionally represent the District while presenting technical information to the public.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction plans & documents.
• Experience in either project management or urban roadway design is desirable.
• Qualified candidates will have graduated from a college or university with a degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience will be considered.

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm on March 25, 2024. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St, Garden City ID, or on our website at www.achdidaho.org.