Traffic Engineer Technician

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County seeks a qualified inspector to review and verify compliance with the road cut ordinance and MUTCD standards. Responsibilities include issuing road cut permits, coordinating with agencies, conducting field inspections, and maintaining permit logs to ensure proper backfill, asphalt restoration and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3 years in traffic principles or related field, OSHA/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willingness to obtain, and a valid NM Class D

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of work experience in traffic principles and practices or related field.
• OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license; may drive county vehicle.
• Familiarity with MUTCD regulations and traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and issues utility road cut permits; reviews excavation/restoration permits for technical accuracy and maintains daily permit logs.
• Conducts field inspections to verify compaction, backfill and proper asphalt patching on road cuts; ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to obtain information and updates regulations regarding permits.
• Responds to questions from the public and assists with data analysis and summary reports.

Skills

Traffic principles and practices

Data analysis

Public Works terminology

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of related experience

Tools

Flexi Sign Making Software

ArcGIS Collector

Lucity Work order system

Job description

Reviews, issues, inspects and verifies compliance of all requirements as set forth in the road cut ordinance and in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Control Division (MUTCD).

• Administers Santa Fe County road cut ordinance recommendations shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Control Division (MUTCD).
• Coordinates with outside agencies or firms when necessary to obtain information; prepares and updates regulations regarding issuance of referenced permits.
• Reviews and issues utility road cut permits; reviews all excavation/ restoration permits upon receipt for technical accuracy; maintains daily log of permits on County Property; conducts field inspections to verify compaction and proper backfill and proper patching of asphalt on road cuts; ensures that proper procedures are followed pertaining to backfill, compaction, asphalt restoration, re-vegetation, and safety.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public; and assists with summary reports on analysis of data and other informational items as necessary.
• Maintains current contractor file information as required in the road cut ordinance from all perspective contractors.
• Assists in the collection and verification of road cut related field data throughout the County using GPS equipment or other devices and enters information into work order module for data management.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains regulations pertaining to referenced permits and maintain documentation.
• Conducts field inspections
• Meets with contractors or the public for pre and post construction meetings as needed.
• Drafts policies and procedures related to records management for review by Departments.
• Collects and inputs GPS data of all Santa Fe County Traffic related devices to include signs, pavement markings, street lighting, etc.
• Acts as Records Custodian and implements County procedures for compliance with Inspection of Public Record Act requests.
• Assists other traffic staff in performing field investigations to support traffic analysis, traffic studies, permit review and construction inspections.
• Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of computers, data bases, work processing, spreadsheets, drafting and traffic engineering software; of compaction and backfill procedures; of Public Works construction and engineering terminology; of traffic principles and practices; and of safety regulations on utility cuts, road design, and land use easements. Ability to listen, express concern, accept criticism and maintain confidentiality; to exercise judgment, experience, and innovation in resolving citizen concerns; to compile, analyze and interpret data; and to present information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use Flexi Sign Making Software, ArcGIS Collector, and Lucity Work order system.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Familiarity with all regulations as set forth in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) latest Edition.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of work experience in traffic principles and practices, highway construction engineering or design or related field.
• Obtain and maintain ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor, IMSA Work Zone Control Technician and Signs and Markings Level I and II certifications within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain OSHA and First Aid, CPR and AED certifications or obtain within six (6) months of hire (training provided by Santa Fe County).
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license. Incumbent may be appointed to drive a Santa Fe County vehicle while conducting County business.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed both in an office and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery; exposure to excessive noise; and working with hostile and/or offensive individuals. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 100lbs. Work schedule may include evening, weekend and holiday hours. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain certifications required.