Part-Time Engineering Technician

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine. The City of Irvine seeks a flexible and customer focused individual with a knowledge and understanding of traffic signal timing to serve as a Part-Time Engineering Technician in the Traffic Management Center (TMC). This position is Part-Time and hours may vary throughout the year dependent on projects and assignments. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis until filled and interested applicants should submit their application as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Your Impact Operate in the TMC to facilitate safe and efficient movement for roadway users. Continuously monitor traffic flow in the vicinity of events and construction zones and determine when and where it is significantly impacted. Determine the appropriate signal timing flush plans to improve traffic flow; implement timing and phasing changes. Investigate traffic related issues and dispatch field personnel. Support the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) including the fiber optic and network equipment. Find additional information in the Part-Time Engineering Technician job description. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Engineering or related field. Three years general engineering experience. Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. May require a valid California driver's license. Best Fit Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks, track details and work well under pressure. Team player and ability to work with staff to complete tasks and projects. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes after normal City business hours that may extend past midnight, weekends and holidays. Experience working in a TMC and traffic signal systems. Your Team The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion , and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day. The Public Works & Sustainability Department combines the strengths of Administration & Planning, Park Development, Transportation Planning & Mobility, Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations, Capital Project Delivery, and Sustainability & Environmental Programs to create a unified approach to infrastructure management and sustainability. City assets include streetscapes, open space, City parks (community and neighborhood), athletic fields, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals, and more. The Capital Improvement Program has an annual delivery of $100 million in capital projects, in addition to the delivery of the globally relevant Great Park. The Process The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.