What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Transportation Engineer position at City of Berkeley?
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Transportation Engineer in the Public Works Department! In this role, you will serve as the City's technical expert in the traffic engineering field. You'll oversee administrative, technical, planning, and design work while ensuring contract compliance with specifications and engineering standards.
The Supervising Transportation Engineer will address a variety of transportation issues, such as bicycle and automobile integration, the use of bike routes, alternative modes of transportation, traffic volume reduction techniques, traffic calming techniques, and intergovernmental jurisdictional conflicts.
Recent projects and opportunities in the Transportation Division include the MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build, Southside Complete Streets Project, and other projects associated with the City's safety, accessibility, and sustainability goals.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/104868
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or traffic engineering and five years of increasingly responsible professional traffic engineering experience, three years of which were at a level equivalent to the Associate Transportation Engineer class.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or professional Civil Engineer. California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer is preferred. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Applications must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
- Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $159,819 - $195,127