Job Description

Posting number: 202600325

Department: Public Works

Division: Traffic Engineer

Job classification: Traffic Mobility Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Reviews, recommends, develops and implements traffic calming measures on County-maintained roadways; provides technical data to be used by County staff for Santa Fe County road and transportation networks.

Examples of duties

• Administers and manages the Santa Fe County Traffic Calming Policy and makes recommended changes to the policy as needed and in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Control Division (MUTCD) and ITE Traffic Calming State of Practice; collaborates with the Traffic Manager in making recommendations for action by the County.
• Reviews Traffic Calming petition files for technical accuracy; collects speed/volume data; conducts field inspections of existing roadway conditions; confirms criterion is met for traffic calming eligibility.
• Answers traffic related questions; responds to complaints and requests for information regarding traffic control regulations, plans, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes data related to traffic flow, accident rates and proposed developments in order to identify appropriate traffic calming measures; assists with summary analysis reports and other informational items as necessary.
• Operates traffic counters and records data to assess volume, speed, classification and movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified times.
• Provides technical support regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians and laborers.
• Places and secures automatic traffic counters (tube and radar equipment) using hand tools and retrieves counters after count period ends.
• Attends meetings with the public and the Traffic Calming Steering Committee members as needed to prepare, update and make recommendations related to eligible traffic calming projects.
• Provides reference services to Elected Offices and County Departments.
• Drafts policies and procedures related to records management for review by Departments and Elected Offices; maintains County Records and Archive Plan.
• Ensures adherence to NM State retention and destruction schedules, researching retention periods as necessary.
• Recommends, implements and manages reformatting projects e.g., microfilm, copy photography, digital imaging; prepares records for reformatting, including creation of targets, in accordance with Records Management Standards.
• Provides records management training.
• Implements County procedures for compliance with Inspection of Public Record Act requests.
• Supervises part-time volunteers or interns as required.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Public Works construction and engineering terminology; traffic calming principles and practices; safety regulations, road design, and land use easements.
• Knowledge of regulations as set forth in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (latest Edition) and the ITE Traffic Calming State of Practice (latest Edition). Knowledge of records management.
• Skill in reviewing, evaluating and calculating LOS (Level of Service) at transportation facilities throughout Santa Fe County.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports in English using correct grammar; effectively interact with others; express thoughts logically and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and traffic count software programs, as well as basic hand tools.
• Ability to listen, express concern, accept criticism and maintain confidentiality; exercise judgment, experience, and innovation in resolving citizen concerns; compile, analyze and interpret data; and present information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of work experience in traffic principles and practices, highway construction engineering or design or related field.

Supplemental information

Working Conditions:

Work is performed both in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Work may involve high risk or potentially dangerous situations; exposure to hazardous/moving materials, equipment or machinery; excessive noise; and hostile or offensive individuals. Work may require the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required. Work schedule may include evening, weekend and holiday hours. Occasional overnight travel is required.

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.