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Form of workWe are seeking an energetic, self-starting, and enthusiastic leader for our Traffic Planning and Operations team!
The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity to join an APWA accredited Public Works Department. The Department is a team of over 300 dedicated professionals who serve the residents and visitors of the Central Coast.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for transportation planning, operations, and improvement projects on 1,300+ miles of County maintained roads and is seeking a Senior Engineer with professional level civil or traffic engineering, operations, construction management, supervisorial and/or project management experience to lead these essential teams.
Job Perks:
Flex Schedules & Telecommuting - Offices in Downtown SLO - Up to 4 Weeks' Vacation (DOE) - Full Benefitshttps://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits.aspx
About the Position:
The Traffic Planning and Operations unit is primarily responsible for maintaining roadway operations and planning for future improvements on County roadways. In addition, this position is responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of associate engineers, supporting County management, and liaising with outside agencies and stakeholders. The position includes planning and supporting delivery of federally, state and/or locally funded transportation project and is an integral part of a larger team.
Representative Duties:
Coordination with functional units (environmental, right-of-way, design, construction, and consultants)
Facilitates team meetings and provides recommendations
Maintains County adopted Level of Service (LOS) standards
Updates County Traffic Regulation Codes and Mandates
Reviews reports and studies, engineering designs plans, specifications, and estimates supporting development
Plans and prioritizes the County's transportation needs and future projects
Prepares and coordinates the transportation program's budget and funding needs
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
Obtains and administers consultant services per applicable laws and federal grant funding requirements
Supervises, mentors, monitors and delegates work to staff engineers within the team
Click here, to learn more about the Public Works Department Transportation Division.
Click here, to view the full job description for Supervising Engineer.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
Graduation from an accredited 4-year college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer or closely related field, plus 7 years of professional level public works, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience. A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer from the State of California can replace 3 years of experience.
Required knowledge: All phases of transportation engineering, including planning processes and methods, evaluation of alternatives, design, construction, operations and maintenance including. Familiarity with transportation financing, project management concepts, impacts of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision.
Required ability:Plan, direct and review the work of others; analyzes situations accurately and adopts an effective course of action; makes effective presentations; prepares correspondence and reports; communicates effectively.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
- Implementation of CaMUTCD & CVC and related Code
- Management of federally, state, and/or locally funded transportation projects
- Design and construction management of transportation projects
- Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of engineering professionals and field staff
- Public outreach, presenting to boards and community groups, and professional writing
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate must have practical knowledge and experience with Traffic Operations and/or transportation projects and be familiar with federal, state, and local funded programs. Experience with general civil engineering practice, which can include project management, design, or construction engineering. In additional to technical experience, the ideal candidate needs to be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and must have the ability to manage staff and keep a team on track to successfully deliver on its mission.
The following professional traits are also important:
Work cooperatively within a multi-discipline team to meet goals and deadlines while producing a quality work product.
Good communication skills to express verbally and in writing the expectations or results of project deliverables.
Proactive approach to completing work and problem solving and eager to take on new opportunities.
Ability to work collaboratively with various individuals and groups
Licenses and Certificates
A valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Some positions may require a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure. If this is required, it must be in possession at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
