Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician (Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician I/II)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician (Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician I/II) in the Traffic Operations Division.

The Engineering Technician II is distinguished from the Engineering Technician I in that the former is the fully qualified journey level in the series

Meet The Team!
The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating, and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

TRANSPORTATION:

• Perform field inspections and detailed inventories of traffic signs.
• Collect and record geospatial data (latitude/longitude) using GPS equipment and mobile data collection software or devices.
• Documenting sign type, dimensions, support structure, condition, orientation, and visibility.
• Photographing signs and recording location specific notes for future maintenance.
• Use retro reflectometer equipment to measure sign retro reflectivity and ensure compliance with MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, sign plans, and installation drawings to verify field installation accuracy.
• Flag signs needing repair, maintenance, or replacement, and coordinate with field maintenance teams.
• Assist in updating the County’s sign inventory and contributing to asset lifecycle forecasting and budgeting.

• Investigate and make reports, and recommendations on high accident locations and other sites; coordinate traffic census programs; collect, interpret, record, and make graphical presentations from information gathered in traffic, transportation and other studies and surveys
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s goals and operations.

• Set up and maintain filing and indexing systems for road record documents, maps, transportation data, and other engineering record materials.
• Make computations and record readings; check and prepare field notes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Technician II
$32.07 - $45.00 Hourly
$66,698.27 - $93,598.61 Annually

OPTION I
Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.

OPTION III
Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)

Engineering Technician I
$25.77 - $40.48 Hourly
$53,602.96 - $84,195.70 Annually

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

Engineering Aide:
$21.89 - $31.07 Hourly
$45,534.22 - $64,616.47 Annually

Knowledge of: Algebra, Geometry, Photoshop, and Software Design as they apply to engineering principles and practices and methods of construction and problem-solving.

Ability to: Learn the techniques and practices involved in assigned sub-professional engineering work; perform mathematical computations; keep clear and accurate notes; perform simple drafting; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

ALL OPTIONS

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license Class C is required at the time of application to travel throughout the County.

Environmental/Physical Requirements: The Traffic Sign Data Collection Technician role involves extensive physical activity. The technician is required to lift tools and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, frequently climb ladders, and use bucket trucks or lifts to inspect signs at heights. The job also requires walking long distances over varied terrain, including remote areas, in all weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, wind, and cold. Tasks include kneeling, bending, standing, frequently using hand tools, climbing, and operating GPS devices. This position requires working in extreme weather conditions and on uneven terrain.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.|

Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic, and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all candidates, with preference given to employees already working within the Transportation Department.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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