Traffic Analyst

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Incumbents in this class perform technical and professional traffic engineering work in both the office and field environments. Incumbents perform a variety of duties including field investigations, data collection, data analysis, plan review, engineering design, coordination with contractors, consultants, and Town staff, and communication with the public.  The primary focus of the position is in the area of traffic control plan review.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a professional, journey-level classification in the engineering job family. Work involves the application of sound technical principles and best practices associated with planning, diagnosis, troubleshooting and problem solving. Incumbents demonstrate specific knowledge, follow established practices and processes, and perform varied assignments in traffic engineering. The Traffic Engineering Analyst is distinguished from the Traffic Engineer by the performance of less complex professional-level projects without the requirement of a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Queen Creek’s Town Council approved a 3.0% range adjustment effective 6/20/2026; the pay range for this position will be adjusted following this effective date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Plan, design, review, and approve temporary traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans in compliance with federal, state, and Town standards and codes. 
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, Town staff, or other jurisdictions regarding traffic calming, signals, signage, striping, and related topics.
• Perform field investigations related to all types of traffic calming and traffic control issues.
• Manage, prepare, and conduct traffic control studies, including traffic signal warrant studies, parking studies, speed limit studies, left-turn warrant and collision analyses, traffic impact studies, capacity improvement project reviews, and traffic control planning, review and approval; develop recommendations and present findings to Town staff and/or neighborhood representatives; implement strategies to reduce accidents and improve traffic control.
• Plan, design, and coordinate traffic control and transportation activities for special and major events within the Town, including working with event representatives and performing public relations responsibilities for traffic control during these events; supervise temporary traffic control during events.
• Review, evaluate, and approve transportation components of plans for private development and street construction projects.
• Develop and implement the neighborhood traffic management program regarding traffic flows; work with neighborhood groups and citizens to resolve issues and implement solutions.
• Order materials, prepare work orders, manage budgets, and coordinate installation of signage, pavement markings and traffic calming features of Town staff and outside sources.
• Develop and utilize automated spreadsheet programs and enter related traffic data; produce statistical reports related to traffic counts, signals and other traffic engineering applications; draft plans and diagrams on the computer.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:  

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Arizona Driver License
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training preferred
• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) preferred

KNOWLEDGE

• Traffic engineering methods, practices and procedures for municipal operations and functions;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Traffic control regulations, practices, and safety requirements;
• Methods and applications of traffic engineering, including but not limited to signs, signalization, pavement markings, sight lines and distances, speed limits, traffic calming and related functions;
• Federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules and regulations;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Salary : $71,561 - $103,037