RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
BERKELEY COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPT.
$50,784-$81,254
(FULL-TIME
w/BENEFITS)
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE
BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE UNTIL: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2007
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
the general supervision of the County Engineer, and working closely with
the Planning Director, reviews plans and reports for development
projects; conducts site visits to assess conformance with County/State
road design standards, regional transportation plans, and transportation
safety policies; determines restrictions or requirements for projects
and communicates with developers; prepares reports and presents findings
and recommendations to the Department of Transportation for
incorporation in their findings. Following the decision of the
Department of Transportation, will work with the Planning Commission and
the Engineering Department to incorporate the DOT’s recommendation
into the County planning and site review process.
ESSENTIAL
TASKS:
(These
are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work
performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from
the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to
the position.)
o
Makes visual or survey
observations of transportation systems to analyze traffic flow and
safety.
o
For purposed new
developments and commercial building uses traffic forecast models to
anticipate traffic and/or engineering problems.
o
Prepares a variety of
technical reports with recommendations and observations of traffic
studies to the Department of Transportation.
o
With Civil Engineers and
Urban Planners, creates and presents updates as they relate to planning,
zoning, engineering standards, etc.
o
Communicates and interacts
with other departments and agencies as it relates to Berkeley County’s
transportation needs.
o
Prepares correspondence and
reports as necessary.
o
Meets with and makes
presentations before citizens groups, developers and/or public officials
to explain transportation issues and gather consensus for
recommendations or proposals.
o
Assist the County Engineer
with the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
o
Serves as primary interface
between the Department of Transportation, Planning Commission and the
development community on matters relating to anticipated traffic flow,
conducting traffic studies, etc.
o
Performs related tasks as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
of the principles and practices of transportation engineering and
planning. Ability to make accurate engineering calculations; prepare
correspondence and reports; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others; analyze problems, consider options, formulate
strategies, and make practical recommendations; learn, interpret, and
apply procedures, rules, and laws; ability to read a variety of maps and
plans; operation of general and specialized computer applications;
ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively orally and in
writing.
EDUCATION,
LICENSES AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination
of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree
in engineering, planning or a related field. Some work experience in
traffic engineering or transportation planning.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Must
have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and
interact with other employees and the public through the use of the
telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to
see, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical
capability to effectively use and operate various items of office
related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer,
calculator, copier and fax machine. Some standing, walking, moving,
climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching and handling,
pushing and pulling. Capable of performing field inspections field
inspections, if necessary.
.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION
FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
All applications for
vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Human
Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen Street,
Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on
the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is
not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do
honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each
applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process.
Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to
attend a scheduled interview.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE:
The kind of
examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each
position and may include:
o
an evaluation of training
and experience
o
personal and/or group
interview
o
written and/or spoken
examination(s)
o
performance test(s)
o
a background investigation
o
a physical examination*and
o
a drug test*.
*These examinations
are administered after offer of employment.
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
Berkeley County is an
“At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a
probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status.
The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position
and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is
considered part of the examination process to determine the employees
fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.
COMPENSATION:
Berkeley County
employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts
work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County
Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget
preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments
at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).
ANNUAL
LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:
(the following is
unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)
o
Employees earn 1.50 days of
sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.
o
Berkeley County observes 12
paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they
occur.
o
Employees accumulate annual
leave according to the following schedule:
Years of Service
Days Per Month Days
Per Year
0 – 5 years
1.25 days
15 days
5 – 10 years
1.50
days
18 days
10 – 15 years
1.75 days
21 days
15 years plus
2.00 days
24 days
HEALTH,
RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:
(some of the benefits
may be available to regular part-time employees)
o
Regular employees are
required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement
Plan
o
Life Insurance is provide to
full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.
o
Regular full-time employees
may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes
medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, and
prescription drug coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs
and the employee pays for any dependent coverage elected.
o
A deferred compensation
program is available.
o
The County provides access
to Employee Assistance Programs.
o
Direct deposit is available
to any banking institution designated by the employee.
BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
