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CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
To conduct investigations of accidents occurring on county road right-of-ways or property, or involving County operated vehicles; to collect and analyze data to determine the causes of such accidents; and to perform related work.
Accident Reconstruction Specialist is a professional class allocated to the Department of Public Works. Incumbent is responsible for performing comprehensive investigations and for applying accident reconstruction methodology to analyze and determine the cause of accidents involving County vehicles and accidents on County property or road right-of-ways resulting in potential County liability.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The examples of functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts field investigations of traffic collisions, accidents occurring on County property, or accidents involving County vehicles.
- Documents accident scenes using forensic documentation procedures.
- Determines the cause of accidents through analysis of evidence gathered from field surveys, specialized photography, vehicle damage profiling, scale replication, occupant motion (kinematics) analysis, video re-enactment, field testing and re-enactment of events, analysis of vehicle safety systems for proper functioning, and possible mechanical failure preceding a collision.
- Reviews police reports, witness statements and related information to determine the likelihood of successful civil or criminal prosecution.
- Consults with county attorneys, claims representatives, and law enforcement personnel on the nature of the evidence and assists with their understanding of the dynamics of the collision.
- Writes reports detailing the supporting documentation of the cause of an accident or collision.
- Provides expert witness testimony during court trials, court depositions, arbitrations, and declarations.
- Provides responsive, high quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles of collision reconstruction
- Professional subject matter from journals, technological advances and sources
- Kinematics and forensic documentation procedures
- Research procedures, practices, and techniques
- Criminal and civil courtroom procedures
- Principles, techniques, and methods of criminal and civil investigations, including skid mark and vehicular evidence collection
- Planning, organizing, and techniques of criminal and civil investigations
- Methods and use of modern scientific investigation equipment
- Fundamentals of traffic engineering
- County customer service objectives and strategies
- Telephone, office, and online etiquette
- Current technology and trends in the profession
- The General Management System (GMS) in principle and in practice
Skills and Abilities to:
- Determine the dynamics of a vehicle collision or personal injury
- Prepare, review, and evaluate comprehensive reports related to complex civil and criminal cases
- Anticipate allegations to defend against or prosecute those allegations
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Treat County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect
- Assess the customer’s immediate needs and ensure customer’s receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral
- Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
- Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
Desirable Traits
Leadership, Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Holds Self and Others Accountable, Problem Solving and Innovation, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Leverages Resources (Coaches and Develops), Drives to Excel, Maximizes Team Effectiveness, Supportive of Change
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Salary : $9,360 - $11,093
