Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside (TLMA) Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor assigned to the Traffic Operation division in Riverside.

The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor will plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of technical and clerical staff involved in the review and delivery of traffic signal plans, traffic control devices and signage and striping plans.

The Technical Unit Supervisor will engage in technically complex and specialized sub-professional civil engineering work, to perform the most complex technical work in connection with traffic signal and signage operations.

The Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor functions as a working supervisor over the work of a section within a major functional engineering division in the Transportation Department.

Incumbents report the Highway Operations Superintendent.

The department seeks applicants with advanced knowledge and expertise in traffic and highway operations.

Competitive candidates will have experience with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.

Candidates with supervisory or lead experience are highly preferred!

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff of a section within a major functional engineering division primarily involved in the delivery of Traffic Projects including traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), etc.

• Analyzes technical engineering data and prepares reports and recommendations; coordinates field inspections of traffic signal improvements and other traffic related projects.

• Develops County Standards and Specifications for ITS, traffic signal, and signing and striping projects.

• Provides technical input for traffic signal timing activities.

• Provides technical information to officials of other governmental jurisdictions, engineers, and the public; investigates and resolves problems with special circumstances involving the activities of the unit and the public.

• Provides guidance and training to unit personnel; personally or through subordinate supervisors evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.

• Represents the Transportation Department at meetings related to unit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I

Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

(Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer or as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may be substituted for the required education.)

Experience: Two years of responsible professional civil engineering experience.

OR II

Experience: Six years of technical...