Engineering Tech Sr. (Traffic Safety)

Travis County (TX)•Austin, TX

34d

About The Position

Performs technical traffic engineering work, including design and drafting activities. Provides technical traffic engineering and property information. Reviews and interprets engineering projects for accuracy and compliance. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures. May lead or supervise staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the second in a series of two engineering-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the performance of more variety and complex duties assigned in Public Works Traffic Engineering. This classification may lead or supervise staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a professional engineer and frequent field site visits. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related Civil Engineering or Drafting discipline AND three (3) years related increasingly responsible engineering work experience in the areas of design and drafting;
OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of: Principles, methods, practices and techniques of designing and drafting.
Knowledge of: Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
Knowledge of: Engineering maps and records.
Knowledge of: Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
Knowledge of: Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures such as Texas Transporation Code, Travis County Code, Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, etc.
Knowledge of: Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications, such as Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of: Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in: Preparing technical engineering drawings.
Skill in: Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
Skill in: Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
Skill in: Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
Skill in: Using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials.
Skill in: Supervising others, including team building.
Skill in: Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
Skill in: Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
Skill in: Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Train, lead, supervise and motivate employees.
Ability to: Interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
Ability to: Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
Ability to: Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Ability to: Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Ability to: Continue professional growth through continuing education independently.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation. Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of lead or supervisory level experience.
Certified flagger and/or other temporary traffic control certification.

Responsibilities

Performs more variety and complex design work and drafting plans for engineering projects. Prepares project estimates.
May assign, review work and train staff.
Develops, maintains and updates engineering databases and other associated computer systems. Performs engineering calculations. Develops technical and administrative transportation project reports.
Reviews and interprets engineering projects for accuracy and compliance with applicable Texas State and Local laws, regulatory codes, rules, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures.
Researches, investigates and analyzes traffic issues. Prepares recommendations for professional staff.
Provides technical traffic engineering and property information to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies.
Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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