What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Transportation Engineer position at City of Berkeley?
When assigned to development review, you will have the opportunity to:
- Review residential, commercial, industrial and public works project plans, traffic impact reports, and other development and design related documents for compliance with City of Berkeley standards and regulations including all applicable local, state, and federal codes and guidelines.
- Evaluate and recommend mitigation measures to address adverse impacts of development projects, review plan checks for small developments, and review traffic control plans for construction projects.
- Manage capital improvement projects including development of conceptual design options, detailed engineering design, bid and construction administration.
- Prepare council reports, conduct presentations, and respond to project-related inquiries from the public.
- Be involved in Complete Streets Projects and traffic calming projects, analyzing street and road use with a focus on safety and efficiency of transportation networks.
See the full job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105642A 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 course work in civil or traffic engineering and three years of increasingly responsible traffic engineering experience, one year of which was at a level equivalent to the Assistant Transportation Engineer class.
Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year for year basis. A master's degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or a related field is desirable.
Requirements include:
- Valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or a professional Civil Engineer.
- Valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Applications are being accepted continuously until positions are filled. Applications must include a completed application and responses to supplemental questions. 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
- 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 : $134,565 - $162,599
