Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor - Traffic Engineering - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside (TLMA) Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division in Riverside.
The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor will plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of technical and clerical staff involved in the delivery of traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) within the Traffic Engineering Division. The Technical Unit Supervisor will engage in technically complex and specialized sub-professional civil engineering work, to perform the most complex technical work in connection with traffic signalization and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
An incumbent in a position of this class functions as a working supervisor over the work of a section within a major functional engineering division in the Transportation Department. Incumbents report to an Engineering Division Manager.
The department seeks applicants with advanced knowledge and expertise in traffic engineering, as they apply to traffic highway safety, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing and coordination, transportation planning, highway design, and traffic signal construction.
Competitive candidates will have experience with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, Manual, CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( CA MUTCD) and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Design Guidance and those with working knowledge Bluebeam for reviewing plans, Visual Lighting for street lighting analysis and Synchro for preparing signal coordination timing are highly encouraged to apply!
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The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff of a section within a major functional engineering division primarily involved in the delivery of Traffic Projects including traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), etc.
• Analyzes technical engineering data and prepares reports and recommendations; coordinates field inspections of traffic signal improvements and other traffic related projects.
• Develops County Standards and Specifications for ITS, traffic signal, and signing and striping projects.
• Provides technical input for traffic signal timing activities.
• Manages the Transportation Department's central traffic signal management center.
• Provides technical information to officials of other governmental jurisdictions, engineers, and the public; investigates and resolves problems with special circumstances involving the activities of the unit and the public.
• Provides guidance and training to unit personnel; personally or through subordinate supervisors evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
• Represents the Transportation Department at meetings related to unit
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I
Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. (Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer or as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may be substituted for the required education.)
Experience: Two years of responsible professional civil engineering experience with at least one year that includes traffic signal design and planning.
OR II
Experience: Six years of technical and responsible sub-professional engineering experience of which at least two years must have been performing complex assignments in connection with traffic signal design and planning at a level equivalent to Senior Engineering Technician in Riverside County. College level courses in civil engineering or a closely related subject such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, or hydrology, may be substituted for up to three years of the non-specialized required experience on the basis of 12 semester of 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.
Knowledge of: Engineering plans, maps, and specifications; road construction practices and terminology; engineering mathematics; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to unit activities; principles of personnel supervision and employee training.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and supervise the work of technical and clerical staff; review and evaluate engineering data; prepare complex technical reports involving mathematical computations; represent the department at meetings with other departments, agencies, or the public; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Schedule: 9/80
Application Deadline- Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy (Download PDF reader) . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or email to atavaglione@rivco.org .
What's Next:
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees, or employees of the Transportation and Land Management Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org .
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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
