Traffic Engineering Aide

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is technical work collecting traffic engineering data through field investigation and making recommendations regarding the installation, repair, or replacement of traffic signs and street markings.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. High school graduation or its equivalent AND Two (2) years of experience in engineering work, such as land survey, drafting, or construction inspection.

Special Qualifications: Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to various job sites throughout the course of the workday. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to various job sites throughout the course of the workday.

Pay Range: $51,792.00 with step increases to $75,046.40 Annual

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by April 24, 2025 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by April 24, 2025.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Knowledge of materials and engineering methods applicable to vehicular traffic control
* Knowledge of the principals of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as they relate to traffic engineering
* Ability to determine the best methods to control traffic at specific locations
* Ability to use assigned tools to make accurate measurements
* Ability to enter and retrieve computer stored data and to compile reports and compose correspondence based on that data
* Ability to prepare, read, and interpret sketches and diagrams
* Ability to determine priorities and effectively schedule daily work
* Ability to understand oral or written instructions
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
* Ability to stand or sit from 76 to 100% of the time; to push from 51 to 75% of the time; to bend and stoop from 26 to 50% of the time; and to climb, reach, balance, squat, kneel, pull, lift, and type up to 25% of the time
* Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Conducts traffic studies for sight distance, traffic count, traffic flow, vehicle speed, stopping sight distance, vehicle gap, and parking usage
* Conducts field investigations, takes photographs and researches records, ordinances, and accident reports to determine whether street sections or intersections need traffic controlling devices installed, removed, or changed
* Inspects areas near school grounds to determine optimum placement for crossings, bus loading, stop signs, and speed limit signs
* Interprets design layouts and takes measurements on site to correctly place traffic markings and install devices
* Responds to complaints or questions, obtains additional information, and offers explanations for actions taken by the Traffic Division
* Meets with field crews to assist in the proper placement of traffic devices and markers
* Prepares reports and displays based on investigations, makes recommendations, and writes work orders
* Conducts computer research into incidence and types of accidents at particular street locations to identify needed changes
* Establishes detours, inspects detour signs and barricades, and makes recommendations for needed placement or changes
* Verifies the presence of signs at specific locations, locates missing signs and posts, and maintains a sign inventory record
* Prepares site plans for new and reconstructed streets for the future location of signs and other traffic control devices
* Issues approvals for contractors, utility companies, and other city departments to close or restrict streets; issues press releases announcing the closings or restrictions; inspects barricades at the sites and requiring changes as needed; and maintains records of closings and restrictions
* Selects sites; delivers, sets up, and programs electronic message boards to indicate street restrictions and closings
* Meets with individuals a city property lease for loading zones, writes orders for these designations, and prepares billing costs
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org