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City of Columbus Right-of-Way/Traffic Investigator - EXAM in Columbus, Ohio
Right-of-Way/Traffic Investigator - EXAM
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Right-of-Way/Traffic Investigator - EXAM
Salary
$31.01 - $42.63 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-1002-C1
Department
59 Department of Public Service
Division
Division of Infrastructure Management
Opening Date
09/11/2024
Closing Date
10/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition
Under direction, is responsible for the examination, investigation, and inspection of concerns, service requests, right-of-way permit work, and/or right-of-way/traffic complaints and making recommendations for corrective or preventative actions relating to the City’s right-of-way/traffic program; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Serves as a subject matter specialist for right-of-way/traffic matters for an assigned area or outpost;
Issues citations for violations within the right-of-way; prepares supportive and factual documentation for citation actions; audits targeted areas to determine compliance in the right-of-way;
Inspects sign structures and poles for structural safety, damage, need for repair, and other issues;
Investigates and responds to c right-of-way concerns generated by permit investigations, the general public, management, and other City officials; troubleshoots the issue to identify the source of the problem and recommends corrective action;
Prepares repair notices and ensures proper charges are assessed;
Inspects streets, alleys, and right-of-ways for needed street cleaning, sign placement, maintenance, or repair work including patching, resurfacing, and reconstruction;
Checks traffic signs and pavement markings to assess the visibility to viewers;
Determines whether or not the location of complaints are within the City’s jurisdiction for right-of-way/traffic repair or maintenance;
Writes work orders for right-of-way/traffic repair and maintenance and for the installation, relocation, and replacement of new and damaged street signs;
Generates lists of proposed projects to be contracted out to private companies including street resurfacing and curb and alley reconstruction;
Checks streets, alleys, and right-of-ways periodically to proactively recommend street/traffic cleaning, maintenance, or repair; inspects and investigates right-of-way construction work for compliance with permits;
Makes recommendations for revisions to maintenance zones, roadside mowing, street cleaning, and snow removal routes;
Maintains records and prepares periodic reports including: responses to citizen complaints, violations or inspections regarding permit work in right-of-way, history files, right-of-way repairs, street cleaning, and snow removal;
Inspects final work product of crews and tracks the quantities of materials received or used during contract work;
Ensures that proper safety measures are followed at road repair locations, including placement of street closures, traffic signs, and barricades; serves as a safety spotter for employees working in streets, alleys, and right-of-ways;
Utilizes various software applications, such as work order management, permitting, inspection, and GIS mapping software;
Investigates roadway conditions during snow events; serves as a spotter during snow events; assists in training drivers on snow removal procedures;
May give testimony in court and/or the appeal process concerning the issuance of citations in the right of way;
May operate a pickup truck with a snow plow blade and salt spreader during snow removal;
May provide guidance on proper methods and procedures for right-of-way/traffic maintenance repairs.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, or inspection of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways, or field testing of materials in the construction or repair of hard infrastructures (e.g., streets, roadways, bridges, or large parking areas; laying sewer pipes or water lines; traffic control markings, signs, and devices; or street light installation). Substitution(s): College level coursework in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equal one (1) year).
Possession of a valid driver’s license..
Test/Job Contact Information
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted covering Map Reading, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Safety, Information Ordering and Street Maintenance; an Experience Evaluation weighted 25%; and a computer skills test weighted 10% covering Word 2010, Excel 2010, and Outlook 2010.
Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
"Hard infrastructure" refers to the large physical assets that form the basis for communities to operate. Examples of "hard infrastructure" include: streets, roadways, bridges, large parking areas, sewer pipe, water lines, street lights (poles), water tanks, electric power generation equipment, electric power lines/poles, and railroad tracks. Examples of things that are NOT considered "hard infrastructure" include: residential/commercial buildings, utility line locating, HVAC, and home/business cable installation/repair.
I confirm I have read the above paragraph explaining "hard infrastructure"
03
How many years of experience do you have in the construction, maintenance, repair or inspection of streets, alleys and right-of-way, or field testing of materials in the construction or repair of hard infrastructures?
I have 3 or more years' of experience
I have 2-3 years' of experience
I have 1-2 years' of experience
I have less than 1 year of experience
04
Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.
o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
05
How many years of college level coursework do you have in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field? One (1) year = 30 semester/45 quarter credit hours.
I have 3 or more years of coursework (at least 90 semester/ 135 quarter credit hours)
I have 2-3 years of coursework (at least 60 semester/90 quarter credit hours)
I have 1-2 years of coursework (at least 30 semester/45 quarter hours)
I have less than 1 year of coursework (less than 30 semester/45 quarter hours)
06
Did you attach a copy of official documentation of your college education to your application? "Official documentation" is copy of an official transcript or a copy of a diploma that includes your major. An advising report is NOT official.
Yes, I have attached a copy of official documentation to my application showing proof of my college education.
No, I have three (3) or more years of experience for the job and do not need to attach proof of education.
Required Question
Agency
City of Columbus
Address
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
(614) 645-8301
Website
https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission
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