Sr. Engineering Technician-Traffic
About The Position
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities. The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County. The Sr. Engineering Technician has an opportunity to perform complex technical engineering support work both in the field and in the office. The ideal candidate is a professional with expertise in the field of construction and traffic engineering. They possess a background in traffic studies and drafting. The candidate will have knowledge of traffic policies and procedures such as the MUTCD, field experience related to traffic signs, striping and signals and have strong organizational skills to accurately track transportation data for reporting purposes. Their ability to collaborate with internal staff and external agencies will be essential to ensure the County's Traffic Operations Unit operates at the highest standard of compliance and safety.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of engineering or technical support work at a level equivalent to the County's Engineering Technician.
- Equivalent to completion of two years of college, possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree in a pre-engineering or closely related curriculum, or possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-In-Training may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work overtime and off-hour shifts in emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of college-level courses in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop, propose, and implement solutions to traffic and safety problems, including completion of drawings, and coordination with other government agencies.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and carry out activities, including resolving of citizens complaints and inquiries.
- Compile, compose, and produce Engineering and Traffic surveys, including gathering of field data, researching of records, and presentation of recommendations and solutions to concerned parties and investigation of citizen complaints. Has responsibility for traffic records, database, and map information.
- Make a variety of complex engineering and mathematical computations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, correspondence, technical or narrative reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
