Traffic Coordinator at Ada County Highway District in Garden City, Idaho

Job Description:

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a Traffic Coordinator in the Traffic
Engineering section of Safety Engineering. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage
range of $27.10 - $31.10 per hour, DOQ.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and
holidays, and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
• The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for supervision and coordination of traffic data collection, ,
sight obstructions, striping layouts, traffic field investigations and observations from both internal
and external customers.
• Under Traffic Engineering Supervisor direction, the Traffic Coordinator will supervise and coordinate
the activities of the Traffic Analysts and Technicians on the Traffic Engineering team.
Qualifications:
• Requires strong communication skills (both verbal and written), coupled with the ability to work as
a liaison between Traffic Engineering staff, other ACHD departments, and with the public.
• The successful candidate should have considerable knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD), particularly Parts 2, 3, and 7 and plan design. Familiarity of other parts
of the MUTCD is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the ADA and other accessibility regulations, engineering principles and
practices, techniques used in collecting data on traffic volume and speed, traffic hazards and speed
management devices.
• Must have the ability to supervisor and train others in methods and techniques in a specialized
industry.
• Requires a valid Idaho Driver’s License and the ability to obtain TCT and TCS certifications within 1-
year.
• Experience in practical engineering work; supervisory training, supplemented by college level courses
in science, math, or civil engineering OR any combination of education and experience, which
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is acceptable.
A completed application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm, January 20,
2025. 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 from our website www.achdidaho.org or at 3775
Adams St., Garden City, ID 83714.
An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations