6. Conducts traffic data collection, research, compilation, and dissemination; gathers vehicle collision reports, takes field measurements, analyzes data collected from traffic studies and discusses with staff
7. Locates, duplicates, and prepares diagrams and minor design layouts using AutoCAD and other software; conducts intersection sight distance studies; creates, drafts, and reviews temporary traffic control plans
8. Processes and assists with various transportation permits; coordinates the permitting and requirements needed for oversized loads and other annual or single trip transport needs
9. Manages various in-process applications and effectively tracks the status of requests on a database; responds and answers public inquiries regarding traffic programs and policies
10. Drafts reports and other documents for the Traffic and Transportation Commission and City Council; prepares maintenance and construction contracts, meeting agendas, student intern schedules, and various other clerical and office documents
11. Coordinates the wide range of print and audiovisual materials for meetings of the engineering department; works with other staff to ensure professionalism as well as strong communication
12. Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Decisions: The incumbent will make clerical decisions under general supervision and within set standards and protocols. Will make decisions regarding public inquiries and other engineering support issues.

• Principles and practices of basic engineering mathematics
• Elementary surveying, traffic monitoring, and surveying techniques and practices 
• Traffic control devices
• Social media platforms and creative thinking
• Professional software literacy including design software such as AutoCAD
• Modern office methods and practices

• Time management, organizational management, and problem solving
• Reading plans, interpreting plans, and understanding standards
• Managing meetings, scheduling reservations, drafting agendas, and facilitating meetings successfully
• Communicating clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Understanding regulations, laws, ordinances, and codes
• Reading construction manuals and other guidelines

• Perform engineering and mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Produce minor engineering plans and profile cross sections using AutoCAD
• Produce, interpret, and apply basic field notes
• Read and interpret minor engineering plans

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and consistently stand or walk up to four hours per day as required. Vision sufficient to read fine print and display monitors; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person, and using the telephone; speaking ability in understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, walk on uneven surfaces and occasionally leap, jump, run for short distances; physical strength to lift twenty pounds from the floor; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; and mental acuity to collect, interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Working environment is shared between an office and outside. Work outdoors under adverse condition in heat, wind, cold, and rain. Work in an around potential hazardous substances including pesticides, herbicides, and motor fuel. Must drive a vehicle and travel for site visits, traffic studies, meetings, and classes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Recruitment Contact:
Darlenne Guerra
darlenneg@ci.salinas.ca.us