Project Engineer Technician (DOQ) Project Associate Engineer I (DOQ) Project Associate Engineer II (
Job Description
Job Description
JOB OPENING
CITY OF FARMINGTON
JOB POSITION #42 Project Engineer Technician (DOQ)
Project Associate Engineer I (DOQ)
Project Associate Engineer II (DOQ)
Project Engineer (DOQ)
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Traffic
WORK LOCATION: Municipal Operation Center
TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time
PAY RANGE/PAY CLASS:
$23.1195 - $35.9903/per hour (Hourly) (K) – Project Engineer Technician
$25.0222 - $38.9296/per hour (Exempt) (L) – Project Associate Engineer I
$27.2132 - $42.2887/per hour (Exempt) (M) – Project Associate Engineer II
$32.6326 - $50.7465/per hour (Exempt) (O) – Project Engineer
DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday
HOURS WORKED: 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Until Filled
JOB DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Working under the guidance of the Traffic Engineer, assists in the planning, analysis, and implementation of traffic engineering and traffic operations projects related to city streets and rights-of-way.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, consultants, contractors, law enforcement, and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Assists in conducting traffic studies and field investigations, including the collection of traffic volume, speed, turning movement, pedestrian, and crosswalk data using electronic and manual traffic data collection methods. Work is performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applicable state and local standards.
Assists in the deployment, programming, and monitoring of portable variable message boards, including message development and placement consistent with MUTCD requirements and City policy.
Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes traffic and crash data; assists in preparing collision diagrams, monthly crash data sorting, technical memorandums, and traffic study reports.
Assists in preparing work orders, diagrams, and instructions for the installation, removal, or modification of traffic control signs, pavement markings, and traffic detection equipment by department crews.
Conducts field investigations related to citizen service requests and complaints involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, pavement markings, speeding concerns, and pedestrian safety issues. Provides technical recommendations within assigned scope of responsibility.
Assists in reviewing traffic control plans for construction, utility work, and special events, and assists in monitoring and inspecting temporary traffic control installations to ensure compliance with approved plans and safety standards.
Assists in coordinating traffic operations and traffic control needs for citywide special events, street construction, utility projects, and emergency traffic diversions in coordination with Police and other agencies.
Documents street lighting inventory and conditions; assists in evaluating lighting needs and coordinating maintenance or improvement requests.
Assists in maintaining traffic engineering equipment and inventory, including traffic data collection devices and portable message boards, and ensures equipment is properly maintained and operational.
Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records related to traffic studies, device deployments, crash data, and field activities.
Is specifically alert to conditions and events occurring on city streets and rights-of-way and can respond accordingly.
While performing job duties, takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
May assist other Community Works divisions with capital improvement projects or field activities as needed and directed by the Traffic Engineer or City Engineer.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Serves as a member of various employee and Special event committees, as assigned.
Performs duties of the Traffic Signs and Markings Supervisor as needed or required. Assists in the repair, replacement and reconstruction of traffic signal installations.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy, which includes the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Extensive background checks required.
Graduation from a college or university with an associate degree in engineering, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.
IMSA and/or ATSSA Traffic Work Zone training and certification within one year of employment.
Working knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and IMSA Work Zone Safety Manual within one year of employment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods of operations appropriate to the Traffic Engineering Division and of the care and use of related equipment.
Experience in drafting software such as Civil-3D is preferred.
Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversight.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Familiarity with applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities.
Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, both orally and in writing with employees, contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public in person and on the phone.
Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
PROJECT ENGINEER TECHNICIAN – (K) – (NON-EXEMPT)
At this position level, the ability to graduate from a college or university with an associate degree in engineering, or a closely related field is within two-years of hire date is required.
Upon successful completion of graduating from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field will qualify the employee for the Project Associate Engineer I position, at the (L) pay grade.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER I – (L) – (EXEMPT)
At this position level, graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field is required. There this a strong preference for a bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university.
Upon successful completion of passing the fundamental of engineering exam and earning certification from the State of New Mexico as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) will qualify the employee for the Project Associate Engineer II position, at the (M) pay grade.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER II – (M) – (EXEMPT)
At this position level, an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required. An EIT through the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred. Must acquire EIT certificate through the State of New Mexico within 2 years.
Upon successful completion of passing the professional engineering exam and earning licensure from the State of New Mexico as a Professional Engineer (PE) will qualify the employee for the Project Engineer position, at the (O) pay grade.
PROJECT ENGINEER– (O) – (EXEMPT)
At this level, registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required. A PE through the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred. Must acquire PE license through the State of New Mexico within 2 years
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer and specialized traffic engineering software, miscellaneous hand and power tools, electronic pneumatic tube, video and radar counting and measuring equipment, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio, fax machine and calculator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally walks in outside weather conditions and in the dark. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in hazardous traffic conditions on busy streets in moving traffic; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The employee occasionally to frequently works out-of-doors in inclement weather and operates a city vehicle in all types of weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.
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