Salary : $71,677.58 – $98,808.58 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 230326B1
Department: Public Works Administrative Offices
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 07/14/23 – Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 07/25/23 – Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direct supervision, to perform beginning level professional traffic engineering office and field work; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Gathers and organizes data and prepares designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of traffic engineering projects; conducts preliminary reviews of designs and computations; analyzes proposed improvement bids; investigates project engineering feasibility and cost; performs field engineering; gathers and compiles field data for planning and construction of traffic infrastructure and maintains accurate and complete records; prepares estimates for quantities and cost of materials; prepares job schedules; establishes field line and grade for pole line and underground construction crews; issues various traffic-related permits; assists the public with questions and complaints on traffic related issues; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles of civil and/or traffic and transportation engineering; principles and practices of project budgeting; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).
Skill in interpreting specifications, plans, and drawings; utilizing computers, computer aided drafting and design software, and a variety of other computer software
Ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of specific problems involving traffic analysis, mathematics, engineering construction methods; maintain records and prepare written reports; utilize computers in the performance of complex calculations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: A B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, traffic, or transportation engineering or a closely related field.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Special Conditions and Requirements: Possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to: walk on uneven work surfaces; remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; review documents both on paper and on a computer monitor, and make field observations.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by the State of California and proficiency in the use of computer aided drafting and design software.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees’ Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status – full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Engineering Assistant/Traffic. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, “see resume” or “see application” as these are not valid answers. Click “Yes” to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
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Please discuss your experience in traffic signal operations, transportation planning, traffic engineering design, traffic studies, and traffic infrastructure construction.
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Please describe your experience with engineering-related software, including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Microstation, Synchro, Bluebeam, ARC GIS, HCS, etc.
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What technical engineering documents or standards do you have working knowledge of; including, but not limited to, CA MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, Caltrans Standard Plans & Specifications, AASHTO Greenbook, etc.
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Are you certified as an Engineer-in-Training by the State of California? If yes, provide your Engineering-in-Training license number.
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree with major course work in civil, traffic, or transportation engineering or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, “See resume” is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed “not qualified” and may not proceed in the recruitment.
- YES
Required Question