Traffic Superintendent

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The County of El Dorado , Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

The Department of Transportation has two main priorities:
1. Ensuring that our roads are safe for public use with due care in a manner in which it is reasonably foreseeable that they will be used, and
2. Preserving and maintaining the public's multi-billion dollar investment in our roads, bridges, and other facilities.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under direction, plans, coordinates, schedules and directs the County wide traffic operation programs; traffic signs, road striping and marking, traffic regulations, traffic studies, accident reduction, traffic counts, signal maintenance and safety projects.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, administer and direct work on the traffic maintenance program (signs, striping, marking); assists in developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; provide for staff training and development.
• Plan, organize and direct traffic engineering functions; traffic regulations, traffic studies, accident reduction program, traffic count program, signal maintenance contract and safety projects.
• Prepare estimates of the staffing, material and equipment requirements for projected activities; provides technical assistance to staff.
• Inspect and evaluate work being performed; identify problem areas and direct remedial action.
• Direct the selection, supervision and work evaluation of assigned staff; recommend disciplinary action or dismissal; resolve a variety of routine personnel administrative matters.
• Receive and process all communications relating to accidents, safety, signing, striping and other traffic issues.
• Prepare the agenda, set meeting dates, and serves as primary staff for the Traffic Advisory Committee.
• Provide material for claims adjustment, prepare a response to Interrogatories, and provides testimony regarding traffic issues.
• Analyze annual accident data and selects locations for road improvements.
• Review and processes permits for road closures.
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of the traffic database.
• Assist the Deputy Director/Maintenance in preparing and administering the budget for division activities.
• Participate in long-term planning to assess future needs.
• Directly supervise crew supervisors assigned to unit activities.
• Research new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Review or prepare plans and specifications for contract work and inspects work performed to determine compliance to standards; administers contracts.
• Coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments, outside agencies and contractors.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in an engineering discipline OR possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-in-Training AND four years of engineering or technical work at a level equivalent to the County's level of Senior Engineering Technician or Traffic Control Maintenance Supervisor. Additional work experience at a level equivalent to EITHER the County's Principal Engineering Technician, Senior Engineering Technician or Traffic Control Maintenance Supervisor may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.

Other Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Click here to view the Traffic Superintendent minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Best Qualified Evaluation
A best qualified evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Traffic Superintendent This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

There are currently:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Maintenance Division located in Placerville, CA.
  

Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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