Engineering Technician 3 (Work Zone Traffic Control)

Performs the review of traffic obstruction permits and traffic control plans while coordinating with contractors and other project stakeholders on acceptable work-zone conditions to minimize impact to local traffic to allow safe construction activities in the right of way.

Department: Mobility & Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $68,162 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become City of Pittsburgh residents prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout their employment.

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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in right-of-way management, construction, engineering, or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Engineering Technology or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding education/training verification.)

• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above.) The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding education/training verification.)

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to the start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.
• Issues traffic obstruction permits for construction activities in the right-of-way, and advises contractors on acceptable working conditions.
• Reviews "Maintenance & Protection of Traffic Plans", "Construction Management Plans", and other relevant site plans to ensure all modes of transportation can safely travel around the work zone.
• Responds to traffic control-related inquiries from contractors, the public, and City officials regarding construction, permits, and work zone traffic control; sometimes outside of normal business hours.
• Prepares accurate reports, notices, and other communications for road closures.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policies.
• Directs, coordinates, and/or conducts field inspections to determine the feasibility, practicality, and/or cost of various project alternatives as directed.
• Prepares accurate sketches, plans, maps, charts, drawings, etc., using manual and/or automated methods as directed.
• Researches property ownership, utility locations, and other data necessary for the design, implementation, and/or construction of projects as directed.
• Maintains permit systems when required.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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