What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN III (SR-13) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Position Information
The Department of Transportation Services, Transportation Performance & Development Division, is hiring for a Traffic Technician III in Honolulu. This position conducts transportation and traffic studies, collects and compiles traffic data, investigates traffic-related concerns, and assists with the review of street improvement plans and more complex transportation studies.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct traffic studies and surveys involving traffic volume, turning movements, pedestrians, vehicle speeds, parking, transit, accidents, and other transportation conditions.
- Install, operate, adjust, remove, and clean traffic counting equipment used to collect field data.
- Compile data collected through automated traffic counters, field observations, research, and personal contact.
- Assist with investigations involving traffic signals, stop controls, crosswalks, parking changes, turning restrictions, lane-use changes, and other traffic issues.
- Prepare maps, charts, graphs, tables, reports, recommendations, and parking layouts using Microsoft Office and traffic survey software.
- Assist with temporary roadway work zones by placing traffic cones and directing motorists using signs and hand signals.
- Fieldwork requires working near moving vehicles and construction sites.
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Operates traffic counting equipment and uses tools such as traffic cones, traffic flags, pry bars, a cordless hammer drill, and a 10-pound sledgehammer.
- Serves as Disaster Support Worker
- May require night and weekend work during natural disasters and other emergencies.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits, including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding and reliable career path!
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience, which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three years of survey and/or data collection, tabulation, and analysis work experience. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic research, survey methods, and statistical procedures.
Desirable Experience:
Computer experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and/or AutoCAD software.
Substitution: A Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year university or college may be substituted for ALL of the required experience.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Competencies and Skills Needed
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of:
- Basic research and survey methods
- Statistical procedures
- Conduct research and statistical studies
- Collect, classify, and analyze statistical data applicable to traffic operations such as vehicle speeds, spacing and acceleration
- Prepare tables, charts, graphs and maps
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Learn and understand traffic ordinances, rules, regulations and standards
- Operate equipment used in collecting traffic data
- Understand the basic objectives of traffic design and planning
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be considered for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Salary : $3,900