Traffic Investigator I
Traffic Investigator I
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THE POSITION
- With supervisor approval incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work;however they must physicallyresidewithin the Sacramento region orhave the ability toregularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Traffic Investigator I. The position is available in the Traffic Engineering section of the Transportation Division overseen by the City Traffic Engineer. The Traffic Investigator I position is an entry level training position. Responsibilities include investigating traffic safety concerns and requests for traffic control devices making preliminary recommendations regarding corrective traffic control to mitigate traffic safety problems preparing written reports and corresponding to customers maintaining collision report database and deploying radar display trailers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTThe ideal candidate will have customer service communication and research skills and the ability to explain codes and regulations to the public. They will be able to multitask and use time management skills to balance a fast-paced and varied workload. The ideal candidate will collect record and interpret field and study data as well as maintain and prepare accurate records and reports. The ideal candidate will work well in a collaborative team environment and coordinate with Public Works staff other City Departments outside agencies and City Council staff.
Performs a variety of para-professional traffic engineering field and office research analysis and records maintenance; designs and modifies traffic control devices; develops recommendations for coordinating traffic improvement projects.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry-level classification in the para-professional Traffic Investigator series. Incumbents perform routine basic traffic investigator support duties and are considered to be in training. As experience is acquired incumbents perform with increasing independence. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within a procedural framework established by higher level personnel. Assignments are observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise. The classification is distinguished from Traffic Investigator II by the greater complexity of assignments and level of independent decision making required of the Traffic Investigator II classification. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare illustrative graphics such as charts graphs maps and other materials for reports.
- Deploy radar display trailers.
- Attend community meetings.
- Conduct traffic studies and surveys such as turning movement counts radar speed surveys and pedestrian studies.
- Investigate traffic complaints and requests for traffic controls.
- Make preliminary recommendations regarding corrective traffic control to mitigate traffic problems.
- Prepare written reports and correspondence.
- Maintain accident reports.
- Write citations related to violations of street use.
- Interpret a variety of government references i.e. City Codes California Vehicle Code California Traffic and Design Manual etc.
- Perform related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- General methods and techniques of traffic data research and collection.
- General traffic rules regulations and ordinances.
Ability to:
- Interpret data maps plans and specifications.
- Collect record and interpret field and study data.
- Use computer software to analyze and present data.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.
- Present data graphically.
Experience and Education:
One year of experience with the City of Sacramento performing work associated with explaining codes and regulations to the public.
OR
A certificate of completion from an accredited technical vocational school or community college in planning engineering or a closely related field or a minimum of 20 semester units in college-level drafting and engineering related courses plus one year of work experience involving customer service.
All education requirements must be verifiable from records or satisfactory completion of courses.PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should besubmittedwith your application andwill beat the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Driver License:Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mailfrequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete andsubmitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filingdeadline;Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in theduties area of theWork Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the informationin the Work Experience section.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degreesshouldbesubmittedonlinewith your application.Proof of educationwill beat time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered indeterminingeligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Ifyourerequesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must besubmittedonlinewith your application oremailedto the Employment Officeby the final filing deadline.Informationregardingthe use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
Applicantsare responsible forattaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) The questionslocatedat the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam.Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates educationtrainingand experience. The exam score willdetermineyour ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note:
Responses to the T&E questionsmustbesubmittedonline; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
A resume willnotsubstitute for the informationin the T&E questions.
3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Investigator Iexamination.
4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their applicationforwardedto the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications asstatedon the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
5.Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlledsubstanceand/or alcohol test andpossessany required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT contact Live Applicant Support at .
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Call the Human Resources Department at
Employment Type
Full-Time
