Engineer , II, III

Job Summary

This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Engineer position in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Bureau of Highways in the Department of Public Works at the Engineer I, II or III level depending on the credentials and level of experience of the successful candidate.

This is a signal engineer position responsible for managing consultants and contractors compliance to quality, schedules, and budgets of assigned traffic operations projects and tasks.

The Engineer I, II and III classes include the Entry (I), Intermediate (II), and full performance level (III) of professional engineering work. The Engineer I class is the entry level where employees receive close supervision in performing engineer tasks; at the Engineer II level there is more independence and less supervision; and at the Engineer III level the employee is expected to perform a variety of engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision.

The Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based upon experience and satisfactory work performance.

Proficiency level advancements can be made when work assignments increase in variety and complexity; less supervision and review of the employee in completing work assignments; and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the higher‑level class. Advancement to a higher‑level class in the series is at the discretion of the appointing authority.

All projects assigned to the Engineer in this position shall be primarily projects identified in the Traffic Operations group of the Traffic Engineering Division. These projects/tasks include but are not limited to neighborhood traffic control design, signal warrant analysis and traffic operation studies, management of traffic engineering assets and responding to public inquiry.

Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, budgeting, location, design, construction, maintenance and operations of traffic engineering assets. Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge and management skills to ensure assigned projects are completed in compliance with applicable design standards, and federal, state and County codes and guidelines.

Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules, standards, and budgets applicable to the assignment by a higher level engineer or management official. Work requires considerable interaction with supervision, community representatives, public officials, the general public, regulating agencies, consultants and contractors.

The complexity of work requires ensuring projects meet time schedules; budgeted appropriations; quality standards and customer satisfaction; and code and permit requirements.

Work requires extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and keeping informed of the latest technological and operational advancements in traffic engineering and project management as it pertains to traffic operations work.

Work is performed with considerable independence and minimal guidance from a higher level supervisor in making technical decisions and is performed in accordance with departmental policies and objectives and professional standards.

Work is primarily sedentary, but at times requires physical effort and exposure to the outside in visiting county wide locations. Work is evaluated for its timeliness, thoroughness, quality, and effectiveness in managing consultants and contractors within the established budget and schedule. (

Note:

The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).

Performs the management / oversight of the Design, Construction Management / Inspection (CM/I), and Construction firms for the assigned traffic operations projects, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and quality.

Prepares A/E and CM/I scopes of work and expedites the procurements for these services. Participates in the reviews of the designs and ensures compliance with related agreements, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates the construction bid and award process with the County's Purchasing Office. Oversees the construction phase ensuring the A/E, CM/I, and Contractor are complying with the terms of their respective agreements and the contract documents, especially related to quality, schedule, and budget.

Reviews and if acceptable approves A/E, CM/I, and Contractor invoices.

Drafts related correspondence and maintains project files in accordance with the Department's / Bureau's policies and procedures.

Maintains accurate and current…