TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AIDE I-II

  • City of Long Beach, CA
  • Long Beach, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Full Time Engineering Transportation or Transit
  • Salary: $2,355.76 - $3,525.60 Biweekly USD

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, February 16, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, April 5, 2024. (EXTENDED)

SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $2,355.76-$3,192.16 Bi-Weekly
Grade II - $2,599.12-$3,525.60 Bi-Weekly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Investigates the need for installation or modernization of traffic signals and for regulatory and warning signs, left turn or right turn only or permit signs, and pavement markings to help channelize traffic; plans the placement of signs to limit parking; prepares diagrams and scale drawings of street conditions, requests traffic counts, interviews interested persons, and obtains accident data and other information from office files; compiles and analyzes data and makes computations; investigates, analyzes and prepares reports with recommendations in response to public complaints and requests concerning traffic signs and signal installations, signal timing and various street and curb zone markings; prepares special traffic engineering reports with recommendations based on departmental procedures and policies, pertinent laws and recognized national standards; prepares work orders for field maintenance and installation crews; coordinates installations of traffic and street name signs in the City; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Education equivalent to completion of two years of college coursework in engineering or engineering technology (proof required)* AND one year of experience in sub-professional traffic engineering work or investigating the need for traffic regulatory devices.

OPPORTUNITES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE
Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection interview.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application.............................................Qualifying
Appraisal Interview.........................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. K77AN-24 TEA:TM CSC 02/14/2024Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

Job Address

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