Public Works Technician I (Departmental Promotional Only)

JOB The Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Technician I.
Under general supervision, Public Works Technicians perform a variety of routine to journey level sub-professional technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas, which include Construction Inspection, Drafting, Utility Support, Resource Conservation, Traffic Engineering, Survey, and Technical Support.
The current vacant Public Works Technician I position is in the Traffic Engineering Section.
This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment and is open only to current employees in the County of San Mateo Department of Public Works.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to: Assist in preparing channelization, traffic control, and related plans and drawings.
Investigate public complaints regarding traffic conditions.
Maintain and analyze records regarding accidents and traffic incidents.
Collect and maintain records or traffic counts and similar data by placing traffic counters in the field and collecting and recording information.
Conduct radar speed surveys.
Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas.
Perform basic on-site material testing; take samples for laboratory materials testing as appropriate.
Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions, and similar information.
Perform plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
Write clear and professional letters, reports, and correspondence.
Prepare invoices for billing and payment requests.
Perform administrative duties such as filing, equipment inventory, and research.
Periodically attend public, professional, and technical association meetings.
Provide support to utility staff and information to the public regarding water, wastewater, flood control, and streetlight issues and questions.
The Public Works Technician should have the ability to: Perform well under pressure or stressful situations.
Quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment.
Read and interpret drawings, engineering plans, and regional maps.
Work independently in the field and office and manage workload in an organized manner.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers.
The Traffic Engineering Section vacancy is located at Grant Yard, 752 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA.
The individual chosen for this position will work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.
m.
to 3:00 p.
m.
PST.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Departmental Promotional Only.
Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Department of Public Works with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential or Management extra-help/limited term, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those candidates whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents.
Because of this screening process, not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org/ to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Recruitment ScheduleApplication Deadline: January 23, 2024 Application Screening (tentative): Week of January 23, 2024Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of January 29, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Ganna Malik (Public Works Technician I - N010)