Traffic Engineering Associate

Common Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
• Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Foster a teamwork environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
• Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. Understand common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly report suspicious activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or traffic engineering, or approved engineering curriculum.
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by the State of California may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of professional traffic engineering experience is required.
• Traffic Engineering experience in a public agency is desirable.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

Selection Process

• Evaluation of Application: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Interview: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and personal fitness for the position.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors in an office setting or outside in a variety of field and weather conditions.
• Work is primarily performed Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

Required Questions

• Do you possess a California Class "C" Driver's License?
• Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or traffic engineering, or approved engineering curriculum OR Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by the State of California?
• Do you possess two years of professional traffic engineering experience?
• If your answer to question #3 is YES, please discuss the details of your experience.
• If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage for that position.
• Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position?
• How did you FIRST learn about this position?