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City of San Jose

TRAFFIC CHECKER II (3753)
TRAFFIC CHECKER II (PART TIME) (3754)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under supervision, leads and performs assignments of moderate difficulty in observing, counting and recording traffic data. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Regularly performs the more difficult/complex traffic data collection assignments such as: setting up and servicing automatic vehicle counting devices and related equipment; coordinating the scheduling, completion, recording and submission of data gathered; handling centralized data entry responsibilities for all traffic data collected.

• Takes the lead in conducting non-routine data gathering activities including origin/destination, time-delay, parking, annexation and related traffic information studies.

• Performs the more routine work involved in observing, counting and recording traffic data at intersections on an as needed basis.

• Provides lead direction and training to less experienced personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   This is the second level in a two class series. Incumbents perform the more varied and complex traffic data gathering/recording duties and may provide lead direction and training to less experienced Traffic Checkers. Positions in this class report to an Engineering Technician responsible for the traffic checking function. Traffic Checker II differs from the lower class of Traffic Checker I in that the latter are assigned projects of less scope and difficulty and receive lead guidance from the former.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of State and local traffic laws.

• Knowledge of elementary statistics and the treatment of statistical data.

• Knowledge of the California Vehicle Code.

• Knowledge of local city streets, traffic conditions and traffic control programs.

• Ability to record data with accuracy and legibility and to make arithmetical calculations.

• Ability to observe data objectively and to assemble such data in clear, concise reports.

• Ability to deal with the public and other City employees in a courteous, cooperative manner.

• Ability to encode traffic data for key punch and entry into automated traffic records system.

• Ability to operate a key punch machine.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the installation and servicing of automatic vehicle counting devices and related equipment.

• Ability to maintain records, correct reports, prepare work schedules and handle other office-related functions.

• Ability to lead and train others.

Training and Experience
   Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of experience at the level of Traffic Checker I.

Licenses/Certificates
   Possession of a valid California driver's license.

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