Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
Engineer Associate A: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None
Engineer Associate B: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years related experience.
- Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:None
Engineer Associate C: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
Licenses or Certifications:None
Notes to Applicants
This position will be responsible for conducting complex geospatial analysis and provide Division management with the data and information for performance management and maintenance planning. The Signs and Markings Division ( SMD ) is responsible for installing and maintaining approximately 250,000 traffic signs, over 6000 crosswalks, and thousands of other transportation-related assets in the City of Austin rights-of-way. The Division has a robust work order and asset management system (Knack) where work is submitted by requester, assigned to appropriate field groups, and tracked. The Engineering Associate A/B/C will work with Division leadership to best utilize this data. They will take the lead in managing, visualizing, analyzing, and presenting this data that is collected by Signs and Markings Division field staff, using geospatial analysis tools and techniques. This individual will work heavily with SMD asset information, such as different types of assets and their uses, life cycles of materials and in-field assets, installation or maintenance dates, and more to help with operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
Pay Rates:Engineering Associate A: $27.16 - $32.87
Engineering Associate B: $28.85 - $36.06
Engineering Associate C: $31.81 - $39.76
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City of Austin Benefits click here! Regarding your Application:A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.Assessment:This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Office Location Notes:Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
Please see Notes to Applicants.
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 09/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 8900 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, 78754 Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with transportation-related assets.
- Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
- Ability to intake information requests and use innovative thinking and data tools to provide answers and information.
- Working knowledge of geospatial analysis techniques, KNACK and Power BI to plan, track, analyze, and report on work planned for and completed by Signs & Markings Division staff and Contractors.
- Ability to communicate complex data or processes into easily understood terms and language.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications. Please click on the appropriate job description below: Other related duties may be assigned.
Engineering Associate A Engineering Associate B Engineering Associate C Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Please click on the appropriate job description below.
Engineering Associate A Engineering Associate B Engineering Associate C Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for an Engineering Associate A are Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe a project or program in which you utilized technology to create a more efficient process.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using ArcGIS to spatially analyze data.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you understand that this position is required to work in office 50% of the pay period?
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?
* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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