| Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Salary | $143,012.48–$173,838.08 Per Year |
Traffic Engineer
Salary
$143,012.48 - $173,838.08 Annually
Location
Bakersfield, CA, CA
Job Type
Full-Time (Use Regular Full-Time)
Job Number
02503
Department
Public Works
Division
Engineering
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/15/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
Description
Under direction, is responsible for participating in and overseeing varied and difficult professional engineering work of the more advanced level, including research, design and construction of traffic control facilities and other engineering projects; performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the positions essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Conducts a wide variety of traffic studies including origin and destination, travel time, accidents, transit, volume, capacity, parking, and pedestrian surveys or operational or planning application; Confers with technical groups on traffic problems; Gives information to the public; Analyzes traffic accident tabulations and makes recommendations for accident prevention; develops plans for major civil engineering projects; Designs and theorizes a wide variety of projects related to municipal improvements.
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Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
September 29th, 2026 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicants experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the Citys participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the Citys Retirement Info page for additional information.
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
02
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering?
03
How many years of responsible professional engineering experience, including professional experience in traffic engineering and municipal public works activities do you possess?
04
In regard to question #3, please describe your experience in stream flow measuring, or record keeping & data collection. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write "See Resume/Application".
05
How many years of experience do you possess in supervising other engineering personnel?
06
In regard to question #5, please describe your experience in supervising other engineering personnel. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write "See Resume/Application".
07
Please select each of the following for which you have work experience.
08
In regard to question #7, please describe your experience for each item you selected. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write "See Resume/Application".
09
I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
10
I understand that I must submit a completed Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and Resume by the filing deadline, September 15th, 2026, at 1 PM, in order to have my application accepted. You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070. The Certificate and the Resume must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Traffic Engineer #02503) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.
Required Question
Employer City of Bakersfield
Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone (661) 326-3773
(661) 326-3773
Website http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us