Career Opportunity

Traffic Survey Technician – Citywide – (5302) – (E00113)

Recruitment: REF17596W

Published: October 24, 2022

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About:

The City and County of San Francisco employs over 30,000 workers. With more than 60 departments, we can use your skills and abilities. When you work for the City, you choose purpose!

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with the 48th Supplement to Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency Dated February 25, 2020 and temporary Civil Service Commission [CSC] Rule 111.17.

Application Opening: October 24, 2022
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close any time after 11:59 PM on November 7, 2022
Compensation Range: $80,210 to $97,474 yearly (for more information, click here)
Recruitment ID: E00113

Role description

Under general supervision, the 5302 Traffic Survey Technician performs surveys in connection with measurement of traffic flow, carries out inspections and performs sub-professional level field and office traffic engineering work in connection with the installation and maintenance of traffic and street signs, markings, parking meters, signals and other traffic control devices. This class performs sub-professional work to support professional traffic engineering functions.

Essential duties include:
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.  Performs field surveys and compiles data in connection with the measurement of traffic flow, vehicle speed and signal timing; installs traffic counters to record vehicle volume counts; collects and tabulates data relative to traffic movement.
2.  Performs field surveys to adjudicate parking citation protests, compile data for hearing division, and research the necessity of colored curb zones.
3. Performs field investigations and inspections to determine placement and condition of traffic and street name signs; within prescribed limits, determines location for installation of signs; prepares work orders for installation, maintenance and/or modification of street and traffic signs; in high priority and hazardous situations, may assign work directly to maintenance workers.
4. Performs field inspections to determine condition of traffic lines; interprets plans for layout of traffic lines for painting according to previously prepared drawings; prepares schedules for traffic line renewal and painting; coordinates posting of temporary street closures; exercises work direction over assigned traffic painters.
5. Performs a variety of ordinary drafting work and makes sketches involving traffic signals and sign locations, parking and parking meter layouts, colored curb changes and pavement striping.
6.  Prepares reports in connection with a variety of inspection and investigation activities; researches information; inputs and tabulates data collected from field surveys, computer/internet research tools and other sources; maintains databases and other records related to traffic surveys.
7. Assists in the research and compilation of data involving accident claims and litigation; prepares reports and maintains records relative to court cases and the hearing division and claims from insurance companies and City Attorney's Office.
8. Receives, investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints from members of the public, departmental personnel and representatives of other City agencies regarding traffic and street name signs, parking meter installations, colored curbs, pavement striping and other traffic issues; meets with citizens to discuss parking and traffic concerns.
9.  Posts public notice of hearings regarding traffic issues.
10. Drives a motor vehicle to reach job sites and to transport equipment, tools, measuring devices and supplies. This also includes taking the assigned vehicle in for scheduled maintenance as necessary.
11. Performs related duties as required.

Nature of Work: Working conditions include exposure to inclement weather conditions and hazards related to motor vehicle traffic and working in and around construction sites. Incumbents must also be able to drive a vehicle to reach job sites and to transport equipment, tools, measuring devices and supplies.

How to qualify

A minimum of one year as a Category 18 exempt appointee in Class 5302 by December 15, 2022. Must be a current exempt employee with the City and County of San Francisco with no break in service.

Underlying Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (General Education Diploma or California High School Proficiency Certificate); AND
2. Two (2) years verifiable experience: in surveying, inspecting, and/or collecting/recording data or other field work equivalent to that of a 5302 Traffic Survey Technician; OR installing and maintaining traffic and street signs or other traffic control devices; OR inspecting traffic or parking control devices to assess their condition and enforceability; AND
3. Possession of a valid Class C driver license

VERIFICATION
Candidates being offered a permanent appointment will be required to submit verification of having met the underlying minimum qualifications [education and experience] at the time of appointment to the exempt position. Information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Failure to submit verification will result in disqualification from this selection process.

What else should I know?

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit  https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants will be ranked on an eligible list according to length of Cat 18 exempt City service and any other qualifying points such as promotive or Veteran’s Preference in accordance with CSC rules. Work history will be verified through City records which will be the final authority.

Eligible List/Score Report
A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months.

For those candidates that do not have their qualifying 12 months at the time of eligible list posting, you will be placed under waiver on the eligible list and not available for appointment until you qualify. For example, if you were appointed to your Cat 18 position in November 2021, you would be under waiver until November 2022.

Certification Rule
The certification rule for this selection process will be Rule of the List.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under CSC Rule 410.4. Appeals concerning the provisions of an examination announcement must be received by the Human Resources Director within five (5) business days from the issuance date. The Human Resources Director shall rule on all appeals and shall notify appellants in writing of the decision. This decision is subject to appeal to the Commission as provided elsewhere in these Rules.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Diversity Statement

HR Analyst Information
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Maggie Lau at Maggie.lau@sfmta.com

Recruitment ID: CBT-5302-E00113

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.