TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN II                                                        1602

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for moderately complex technical assignments relating to traffic engineering studies and design.  Assignments are given orally and in writing and are general in nature, affording some opportunity for the use of independent judgment.  Supervision is frequently exercised over sub-professional personnel.  Work is subject to review in process and upon completion by traffic engineering personnel.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Conducts field studies of traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, lighting conditions and other factors affecting traffic safety; 

          Observes and reports on adequacy of signs, pavement markings and width of roadways; 

          Supervises the installation of traffic counters; 

          Performs inspections and layouts of the installation of traffic control devices; 

          Prepares plans, diagrams, maps, charts and graphs; 

          Performs mathematical computations for the utilization of data. 

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of equipment used for traffic counting and speed measurement; good knowledge of the theory of traffic and transportation planning; good knowledge of the techniques used in field surveys and the translation of gathered data into the form of diagrams, maps, charts and graphs; ability to make mathematical computations; ability to use drafting instruments; ability to understand and carry out directions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of sub-professional experience in traffic engineering, highway planning, transportation planning or the administration of traffic safety programs. 

 

NOTE:  Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. 

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Traffic Technician I. 

 

 

 

 

R3/19/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive