Job Specification
ASSISTANT ENGINEER TRAFFIC
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a Principal Engineer, Traffic or other supervisory
officer, performs various tasks in traffic engineering surveys, and in
the study, designs, installation, maintenance and construction of
traffic control systems for the regulation and control of traffic;
does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs field and/or office traffic engineering work.
Analyzes and interprets plans and specifications.
Prepares engineering and other reports containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Checks technical computations and calculations.
Gathers and analyzes data for traffic studies and makes
recommendations.
Collects traffic data used to prepare speed regulations.
Participates in and may conduct field investigations for traffic
signal installations.
Prepares and interprets computer data for engineering projects.
May assist in developing in-house engineering oriented programming.
Utilizes computer applications in engineering problem solving.
Maintains records, reports, and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer
issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
NOTE: A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology
(BSET) in a field related to civil engineering from an accredited college
having a curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board of Engineering
Technology (ABET) meets the above education requirement.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in traffic engineering work which
shall have included collection, analysis, and interpretation of data
in connection with highway design and/or traffic operations.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles, and techniques of traffic engineering.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
Knowledge of factors to be considered in the design, construction,
and maintenance of traffic control systems.
Knowledge of the methods used to prepare construction plans,
maps and charts.
Ability to utilize computer applications in engineering situations
and projects.
Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in
plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates.
Ability to identify solutions for complex engineering problems.
Ability to inspect work completed by outside engineers and others.
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to make and review engineering and mathematical computations.
Ability to prepare technically sound, accurate, and informative
reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to collect and analyze engineering data for computer
processing and to interpret the results.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
NOTE: FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Employees hired by the Department of Transportation on or
before July 1, 1999 who do not possess the Bachelor's degree
listed above, may substitute education and experience as
indicated below to meet the education requirements:
EDUCATION:
An Associate's degree in Science or Applied Science in Engineering.
OR
Completion of forty-five (45) semester hour credits of specialized
college level/non-remedial engineering education from an accredited
college in an engineering or engineering technology program.
Acceptable specialized education must include a minimum
of 24 credits in Engineering/Engineering Science and a minimum
of 21 credits in general science and higher level math courses.
Information regarding acceptable courses may be obtained
from DOT/Human Resources.
You must attach a copy of your transcript(s) to your application.
Foreign degree/transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized
evaluation service. Failure to do so will result in rejection from
the examination process.
AND
Three and one half (3 ½) years of full time experience in engineering work.
Applicants who have more than the required forty-five (45) engineering
related credits may substitute additional credits for the required
experience on a pro-rated basis, thirty (30) credits equaling one (1) year
of experience, up to a maximum of two and one half (2 ½) years.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 11282 | | C | C | 40 | 19 | 23 | P20 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/18/2009 |
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