Career Opportunity

Traffic Survey Technician, Streets Division - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (5302)

Recruitment: RTF0163193-01145446

Published: February 11, 2026

Accepting applications until: February 26, 2026

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Role description

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt, Full Time not to exceed three (3) years – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: February 11, 2026

Application Deadline to Apply: February 26, 2026

Contact: Yvonne Lee at Yvonne.Lee@sfmta.com 

Salary: $89,648- $108,966 Annually 

Recruitment ID: TEX-5302-163208

Please Note: ⚠️A copy of your resume and cover letter must be attached to the online application. ⚠️

Division: Streets

Section/Unit: Parking and Curb Management/Operations – Sign Shop

Work Location: 1508 Bancroft Ave San Francisco, CA 94124

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The SFMTA oversees all transportation modes for the City and County of San Francisco, including the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), bicycling, walking, on-street and off-street parking management, and taxis. Under supervision for one of these projects, a Sign Worker fabricates, installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains a variety of signs.

The Parking and Curb Management section within the Streets Division is facilitating projects to manage parking demand, make safety improvements and to support our Transit First Policy. 

The Street Safety Initiative involves traffic control measures including painted safety zones, bike lanes, parking adjustments, and traffic lane changes for pedestrian and bicycle safety.

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.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Performs field surveys to adjudicate parking citation protests, compile data for hearing division, and research the necessity of colored curb zones.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Posts public notice of hearings regarding traffic issues.
• 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.
• Updates the GIS web map, creating sign assets, and work orders using a laptop, desktop and mobile device daily.
• Performs related duties as required.

How to qualify

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (General Education Diploma or California High School Proficiency Certificate).

Experience:

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.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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.

Notes:

1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
2. One year of full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hours work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience. 

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Working knowledge of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Asset Management Systems.
• Familiar with Customer Relationship Management Databases such as Salesforce and Verint (311).
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under strict and tight deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with other City departments, external agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics.

What else should I know?

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. 

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Yvonne Lee, Senior Human Resources Analyst at Yvonne.Lee@sfmta.com.

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.