What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Transportation Engineer position at City of Berkeley?
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Transportation Engineer in the Public Works Department! Join our innovative and ambitious Transportation Division where you'll contribute to projects in support of Berkeley's Climate Action Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, and Vision 2050 Framework.
As an Assistant Transportation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and exciting environment on a variety of safety-centric projects and programs like neighborhood traffic calming, safety evaluation of roadways and intersections, and analysis of traffic survey data. You'll provide professional and technical staff assistance in the areas of traffic engineering and transportation, and may sign off on engineering specifications and plans. You'll also respond to resident requests regarding traffic issues and support Complete Streets project teams.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105552
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering and two (2) years of professional traffic/transportation engineering experience. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
Applications must be received by the closing date and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
- Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $118,240 - $142,510
