Assistant Traffic Engineer - Oceanside, United States - City of Oceanside

Description

Salary : $78, $104,544.00 Annually

Location : City of Oceanside, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Traffic Engineer. There is currently one vacancy in the Public Works Department - Traffic Engineering division.

This position's top goal is to oversee traffic studies, development review, and other transportation planning responsibilities, supplemented by traffic engineering duties as listed below.

Examples of Duties

The Assistant Traffic Engineer evaluates, conducts, and processes a variety of transportation projects including, but not limited to, traffic requests, traffic plans, improvement plans, subdivision maps, radar speed surveys, traffic signal timing and coordination, bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways and access routes. Performs accident analyses, field surveys, and makes appropriate recommendations. Conducts studies of street and intersection capacity and recommends necessary street changes for improved traffic movement; plans and coordinates traffic and speed surveys; plans traffic signal, traffic sign, street light, striping and other control devices for locations; develops plans, estimates, and special provisions for electrical contract work involving traffic signal and safety lighting systems. Coordinates traffic signal installation projects and operates the Transportation Management Center. Prepares complicated traffic signal timing schedules and diagrams and evaluates results obtained following installation of timing schedules. Coordinates traffic-calming, signing, striping, and construction activities with other agencies and citizen groups including school districts, Caltrans, SANDAG, North County Transit District and other local, state and federal agencies, and other City departments. Produces graphics, maps and plans using Auto Cad. Consults with supervisor regarding difficult and problematic issues and keeps him/her informed as to the course of action. Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The application of engineering principles and practices as they relate to traffic engineering, traffic studies and traffic control equipment.
• Application of cost estimating.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, computers and applicable software applications including computer aided drafting and design techniques, geographic information systems, calculators, hand tools, testing and measuring equipment and stop watch.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Principles and techniques of public relations.

Ability to:

• Perform complex engineering and mathematical calculations and draft plans and maps.
• Read and comprehend technical engineering documents, schematics, diagrams and blueprints.
• Coordinate and oversee traffic-related projects.
• Learn to prepare plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Maintain and update accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: One year of traffic engineering or transportation planning experience or related engineering experience.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate is highly desirable.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Western Council of Engineers

Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance

Medical:

• Kaiser HMO
• Blue Shield HMO
• Blue Shield PPO

Dental:

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:

• Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Principal Financial Group premiums are paid for by City.

Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance through Principal:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to half the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000

Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through ICMA:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre-taxed amount is $22,500 for 2023; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
• Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000

Hyatt Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are avialable for an unlimited number fo personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Leave Benefits

Vacation:
All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours

6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
years: 6.65 hours

16 + years: 8.19 hours

Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

• 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited

Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:

Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of sick leave provided such employee has used 32 hours or less of sick leave during the calendar year.

Sick Leave pay off at separation:

Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Tuition Reimbursement
$2,000 per fiscal year

Certification Pay

Provides certification pay of $1.74 per hour for employees utilizing designated certifications in the performance of their duties.

Professional Association Membership:

The City will pay for one professional association membership per employee if it provides a benefit to the member and the City.

Professional License or Registration

Upon obtaining a AICP or PTP certification, the City will reimburse employees for the cost of the certification or renewal of the certification.

Bilingual and Notary Pay
$1.73 per hour bilingual pay for eligible employees

$.58 per hour notary pay for eligible employees

Term of Memorandum of Understanding

Effective July 1, June 30, 2024

This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field?If No, you do not qualify for this position.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess one year of traffic engineering or transportation planning experience or related engineering experience? If Yes, please explain.If No, you do not qualify for this position.

03

Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training Certificate from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers If Yes, attach a copy.

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your work experience in evaluating, conducting, and processesing a variety of transportation projects including:1. Citizen requests, public meetings, 2. Improvement plans, signing and striping plans3. Traffic signal timing and coordination, 4. Bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways and access routes.

05

Describe your work experience in performing accident analyses, field surveys, and studies and making appropriate recommendations.

06

Describe your experience writing or reviewing Traffic Studies or Environmental Impact studies.

07

Describe your experience in working with agencies like Caltrans, SANDAG, school districts, citizen groups and other local, state and federal agencies.

08

Describe your experience using transportation, planning and traffic engineering software.

09

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omission of material facts may forfeit my right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question