City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Traffic Engineering Technician I/II

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of traffic data analysis and computing work in a paraprofessional traffic engineering capacity. Work involves field use of traffic measuring devices/equipment; and application and interpretation of traffic related manuals and policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Traffic Engineering Technician I is the entry to full working level of the classification series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the least skilled and most repetitive tasks, while learning to use and apply their skills and knowledge. The extent of supervision depends on the abilities of the incumbent.

Traffic Engineering Technician II is the advanced working level of the series. At this level, incumbents perform more skilled tasks and work with greater independence on a regular basis. Incumbents at this level could be assigned work that would be typically of an entry level in the professional traffic engineer field as a portion of their regular duty assignment. These classifications are distinguished from the professional traffic engineering job classes in that the emphasis of the total duty assignment is technical, paraprofessional work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs traffic data collection (Turning Movement Counts, Average Daily Traffic Counter Machine Installations and speed measurements using radar guns) duties throughout the City.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment either directly or through contact with the appropriate City divisions or suppliers.
  • Develops written traffic control devices such as striping plans and sign plans; observes and investigates traffic and parking conditions; and occasionally assists other City divisions and private contractors with field layouts for striping and sign plans.
  • Measures, counts and makes calculations issues and completes written detailed reports.
  • Interprets, comprehends and makes inferences from written reference materials such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, California State Traffic Manual and Standard Plans, Policy Manual and other pertinent references.
  • Utilizes traffic engineering software to input collected data and other computer software to prepare reports, databases and drawings.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Level I:

  • Basic knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices; and techniques of traffic engineering
  • Knowledge of mathematics and statistics