Transportation Services Coordinator

Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) Engineer

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) located in Visalia.

Act as resident engineer on maintenance-related contract projects. Assure project activities and results conform to project plans and specifications.

Coordinate the work activity of survey, materials testing, and inspection crews assigned to maintenance projects.

Make determinations regarding acceptability of work, payments due, and necessary changes.

Prepare specifications and requisitions for the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Prepare agreements, contracts, maps, plans, specifications, and estimates for various maintenance projects.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of civil engineering surveying, inspection, and design practices, three (3) of which were at the advanced sub-professional level, and two (2) of which included supervisory responsibilities, including contract administration.

Knowledge of:

• Surveying, construction, maintenance, and materials testing practices and procedures.
• Contract administration.
• Road construction and maintenance materials, including road asphalts and emulsions.
• Progress reports and periodic inspection schedules.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment, inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Prepare agreements, contracts, plans, specifications, descriptions and estimates pertaining to maintenance projects.
• Review and evaluate pavements for proper maintenance needs.
• Supervise the work of a crew.
• Handle routine and special road maintenance problems.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bargaining Unit 19 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount:
An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available.

Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) . Retirement :
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant…