Job Information
Clark County Traffic Signal Supervisor (Engineering Services Manager III) - Public Works in Vancouver, Washington
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
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(applications on external sites are not monitored),
please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Job Summary
This position manages and oversees the Traffic Signal program and personnel for Clark County Public Works. This position is responsible for both engineering design and traffic signal technician supervision to ensure the effective functioning of the county's traffic signals and their coordination with traffic signals operated by regional partners. Primary responsibilities will include managing and supervising of engineering design and technical operations staff who engineer, install, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and replace traffic signals, railroad crossing, an intelligent transportation system (ITS).
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, transportation, geology, planning, biology, environmental science, or any other discipline applicable to the requirements of the position; and
- Five years of increasingly responsible engineering and project management experience, including the supervision of professional and technical staff.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license required; and
- Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Washington highly desired; and
- Certification and/or license in specialized field desired.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Design and operation of traffic signal systems, computer networking including Ethernet communication, fiber optic interconnect and Ethernet radio, traffic engineering principles, application of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in the urban and rural environment, application of hub switches and interconnect design.
Ability to: Coordinate traffic signal plans and needs with transportation planning efforts, collaborate with lead workers and resolve traffic signal operational problems in the field, and champion innovation with new technologies.
Selection Process:
Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications o