Engineering Technician Supervisor - Traffic

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department - Transportation Engineering Division is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Engineering Technician Supervisor - Traffic position, located in Martinez, CA. The Engineering Technician Supervisor - Traffic oversees the traffic operations program and supervises the personnel assigned to that function. The position is also responsible for coordinating with the Sign Shop in the Maintenance Division and the Signal Shop in the Facilities Division. This position will directly supervise other technicians and staff within the Traffic Section while providing extensive support to other Divisions within Public Works and outside the Department, including the general public and other agencies.

The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

Typical Tasks

We are looking for someone with:
• Critical thinking skills
• Decision-making skills
• Coaching and developing others
• Providing leadership to their team members
• Ability to train staff in traffic operations and design

What you will typically be responsible for:
• Overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of Engineering Technicians, Traffic Safety Investigators, and other assigned positions. Provides continuous training and coaching to subordinates to enhance work performance
• Managing and coordinating traffic engineering studies, plan reviews, radar speed trailer deployments, traffic data collection, collision data, compliance with the California Manual on Traffic Control Devices, and on-site signing and striping projects
• Coordinating and working closely with the County Sign Shop (Maintenance) and County Signal Shop (Facilities) to ensure traffic standards and practices are applied in the field
• Overseeing volume and speed data collection efforts Countywide, and collection and analysis of collision data provided in the SWITRS database
• Directing and managing the workload of staff to optimize their performance and reorganize their schedules based on priority and need
• Independently representing the County and Department with members of the Public and Elected officials, as well as within the Department

A few reasons you might love this job:
• Independence and flexibility to set the workday
• A variety of challenges in the work; no two days are the same
• Decisions you make can positively affect the livability of County Residents
• Alternate work schedules and work-life balance

A few challenges you might face in this job:
• Dealing with difficult or angry residents
• Short timelines and deadlines
• Training staff while maintaining efficient operations

Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledgeable in Traffic Engineering principles and practices
• Knowledgeable in traffic signal design, timing, and operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
• Apply expertise in up-to-date traffic and transportation design standards
• Knowledge of CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Ability to stay current on advances in signal technology and equipment
• Effective leadership and supervision over a diverse team

Competencies Required:
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization

To read the complete job description, please visit the website; Government Jobs | Engineering Technician Supervisor-Traffic

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Education: Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with at least 15 units in engineering and/or advance mathematics courses, plus completion of courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Experience: Five years of technical engineering experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician - Senior which includes at least two (2) years in a Transportation/Traffic Engineering Section and three (3) years in design involving the concepts and procedures of plans, utilities, drafting, and projects.

Substitution: Additional work experience in transportation, drafting or other Engineering related technical areas may be substituted for the required college units on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Selection Process

Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.Oral Examination: An oral examination will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. (Weighted 100%)Departmental Hiring Interviews: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

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