TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California seeks a HM4-TMS Technician to support the project development work related to transportation management system rehabilitation. The role involves assisting engineers with plans, specifications, and estimates for various highway maintenance projects.

Located in Bishop, the position may require occasional telework. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and a commitment to a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities include supporting traffic operations system development and ensuring project specifications are met.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to pass drug testing as per State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the project development work related to transportation management system rehabilitation.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for various projects.
• Support transportation engineering work and assist with planning and design of traffic management systems.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the District Traffic Operations Engineer (Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer), the HM4-TMS Technician assists in the project development work related to transportation management system (TMS) rehabilitation and repair. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the transportation engineer in the preparations of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for a variety of Highway Maintenance (HM), SB1, and Capital Minor B funded projects. The incumbent will assist the transportation engineer in the field and office electrical, electronic and related traffic engineering work, relating to traffic operations system (TOS) development, operation and support. Incumbent will assist with planning, design and operations of traffic management systems (TMS) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

Working Conditions

Position located at 500 S. Main St., Bishop, Inyo County. The employee will be based at the District 9 Office, a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. A portion of the time, the employee works away from the office, often traveling and working alone, sometimes for more than one day at a time. When in the field, the employee works outside the vehicle and may be exposed to dirt, ice, strong winds, blowing dust, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold. The position may be eligible for telework. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change‑in‑class, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.