Public Works Engineer Tech II - Traffic Counter

Compensation Range

$33.30 - $43.30

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Job Description Summary

This position is an Engineering Technician primarily responsible for collecting traffic data. Work assignments may include but are not limited to the collection and interpretation of traffic count data, including upkeep of a traffic count database, and reports. This work may include managing contracts for third party data collections as well.

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Job Description

Open Until Filled

Field Work - 50%

• Program, install, and maintain traffic count devices and data collectors at various locations throughout the county. This includes an extensive amount of driving and physical labor.
• Interact with citizens regarding complaints or requests for services.
• Communicate efficiently and concisely.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS and location data collection processes.
• Coordinate with other Public Works Divisions and other County departments.
• Effectively present information to management, co-workers, and public groups.
• Responsible for care and upkeep of valuable equipment and materials.

Administrative - 40%

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs with specific emphasis on the use of Microsoft Excel requiring the knowledge of spreadsheet data and functionality.
• Familiarity with Cartegraph web-based software for data entry and upkeep
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Follow instruction and plan effective work schedules.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Assist with snow desk operations, availability to participate in altering weekly on-call duties, fall through spring and be available to work extraordinary hours.
• Assist with the Engineering Inspection Division, work may include basic construction inspections and participation in activities within the soils lab.
• Support emergency management responses.
• Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.
• Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
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Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED and

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a civil construction or engineering work environment. or

Preferred Experience

• Post high school education may be substituted for work experience, with training in a specialty field.
• Bachelor's degree with job knowledge may be substitutes for the prior experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to use ad apply County policies, rules, and regulations to complete assignments.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral formats.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply standard mathematical operations and calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and monetary functions.
• Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid regular Colorado driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by employment start date. Valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift, move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 61 pounds.

The employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The employee will occasionally climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following: reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment could include: High-density vehicle traffic and congested construction zones and also adverse weather conditions such as rain, extreme heat, and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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