Traffic Safety Lead

Washoe County•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs journey level work in the fabrication and installation of signs as well as striping and pavement marking operations throughout Washoe County; provides lead direction over assigned staff; and performs related work as required. This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Requirements

Two years of full-time experience in road maintenance or construction, road sign fabrication and installation, construction trades, or public works maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid Class A State of Nevada Commercial Driver's License is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
ATSA Traffic Control Technician Certification and IMSA Signal Technician Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Must reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in roadway sign fabrication, installation, pavement marking, and traffic control operations within a roadway maintenance or public works environment.
Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate field operations, and provide technical guidance while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety and customer service.
Experience applying MUTCD standards and best practices for work zone traffic control, roadway signing, and pavement marking operations.
Experience operating specialized traffic safety equipment, including striping equipment, sign fabrication software, and related construction tools and equipment.
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively prioritize work, adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

Performs journey level work in the fabrication and installation of signs.
Performs journey level work in striping and pavement marking operations throughout Washoe County.
Provides lead direction over assigned staff.
Performs related work as required.
Support emergency and winter weather response operations.