Job Description
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posting expires: Until Filled
Hourly rate: $16.00/hr.
General Description and Classification Standards
Under the general direction of the Transportation Engineering Directors of Signs & Markings and Signal and Street Light Maintenance and Operations, this position will perform a variety of research, data entry, project review, and organizational tasks related to these offices, and other duties as assigned. This is a five-day workweek position, 40 hours per week is required.
Supervision Received
This position will report directly to the Transportation Engineering Director. May work independently or as part of a team that meets to discuss issues related to traffic signals, streetlights, and traffic signs. The direction received is very general, focuses on strategic objectives, and is typically collaborative in nature.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program; preferably in Engineering.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Some tasks require the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Most tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: This is a nonexempt level office position with no direct exposure to hazards, adverse weather conditions, odors, and other unpleasant surroundings, extensive travel is not required, and exposure to such environmental conditions as dust may be present. Temperature and noise extremes should be kept to a minimum in the office environment; however, exposure to pollen, odor, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents may be present in the field.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
Job Address
Atlanta, Georgia
United States
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