Transportation Services Coordinator

Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) Engineer

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Act as resident engineer on maintenance-related contract projects. Assure project activities and results conform to project plans and specifications.

Coordinate the work activity of survey, materials testing, and inspection crews assigned to maintenance projects.

Make determinations regarding acceptability of work, payments due, and necessary changes.

Prepare specifications and requisitions for the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Prepare agreements, contracts, maps, plans, specifications, and estimates for various maintenance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of civil engineering surveying, inspection, and design practices, three (3) of which were at the advanced sub-professional level, and two (2) of which included supervisory responsibilities, including contract administration.

Knowledge of:

• Surveying, construction, maintenance, and materials testing practices and procedures.
• Contract administration.
• Road construction and maintenance materials, including road asphalts and emulsions.
• Progress reports and periodic inspection schedules.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment, inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Prepare agreements, contracts, plans, specifications, descriptions and estimates pertaining to maintenance projects.
• Review and evaluate pavements for proper maintenance needs.
• Supervise the work of a crew.
• Handle routine and special road maintenance problems.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bargaining Unit 19 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) . Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems. Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday. Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year. Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company . Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee. Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.