NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Engineer Technician I/II, Grade 17/18
1300 Quince Orchard Blvd Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expMontgomery County's Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer Technician I/II to join its Traffic Signal Engineering team. This role involves constructing, modifying, and maintaining traffic signal devices and Intelligent Transportation System devices as part of the County's Advanced Transportation Management System.
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Responsibilities
Prepares traffic signal documents, including but not limited to signal pole locations, traffic signal indication location and configuration, traffic signal phasing, timing and sequence, pavement markings, and intersection-related signing
Conduct traffic evaluations and field investigations to review traffic safety and/or operational improvements requests
Coordinate and inspect the installation and modification of traffic control devices
Prepare work orders to arrange installation and modifications of traffic control devices
Coordinate work activities with the Transportation Management Center (TMC), the Technical Center, and other work units within MCDOT
Review and submit comments regarding traffic signal plans offered by the Maryland State Highway Administration and engineering consultants for the County or developers based on the department's guidelines and principles, and the guiding principles as presented in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Answer telephone inquiries, letters, and emails, and respond to other agency/citizen requests related to signal operations. Projects or programs
Perform field investigations of traffic signal operations
Qualification
Required
Considerable (three (3) years) experience in an applicable technical field that has required the application of principles of physical science and mathematics to assist engineers in solving civil, traffic, or environmental engineering problems
Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a criminal record check/background investigation to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role
Thorough (five (5) years) experience in an applicable technical field that has required the application of principles of physical science and mathematics to the solution of civil, traffic, fire protection, or environmental engineering problems
Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a criminal record check/background investigation to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role
Preferred
Proficient experience utilizing computers, computer applications, and internet-based services
Oral and Written communication
Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.
Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year.
In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays.
Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans.
Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years.
Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.
All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.
We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.
Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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