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• Safe operation of the sign -making machine; use all PPE as required. • Set and retrieve traffic count equipment. • Oversee+te-nf the County's traffic pavement markings. • Maintain data for sign location, condition, reflectivity, and inspections. Update records manually or with computer system as directed. • Conducts monthly inventories of all stock signs and poles and report discrepancies. • Oversees the inspection of all signs on a 3 -year cycle. Supervises the repair and replacement of signs as required. • Supervises road striping contract operations. • Exercises skill and judgment in dealing with the public. • Serves as Lead Bridge Inspector for all non -N131 bride inspections and as second inspector for all NBI bridges. • Enters bridge inspection data into the State's bridge inspection inventory database software. • Writes bride repair orders and oversees said repairs. This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional department- related duties may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED_ • Five (5) years of F^'a�+WGFk experience in construction, traffic control, road maintenance or related field. • j-EwEequivalent combination of education andL experience may be considered in lieu of the qualification listed above. • Experience working independently • Valid Washington State Driver's License WITH a Class A CDL endorsement or ability to obtain endorsement within one 1 year of hire. s Current Washington State Flay gr's Card, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. * Certification as a Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Inspector, oras otherwise accepted to conduct Counbridge inspections at the direction of the County Road Enginpertor ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. • A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified candidates. Candidates may net qualify if they have M.1S_d_eR;e@RQ_F OF fe'19AY Charges 9F rvenvietiens. onvictions you 49m empleymeRtmay preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstance Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Thorough knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. • Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to traffic signing, safety and traffic control. Ability to prepare, organize and maintain field and office data, reports and systems •—Aability to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, County Officials and the general public. • Ability to perform all supervisory duties and lead by example. • Intermediate computer skills: itncluding the ability to accurately enter data into state managed database systems, and the ability to quickly learn other programs specific to the position/department. • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. _Effective interpersonal and problem -solving skills. Ability to exercise good "uciement when acting independently. Traffic I Foreman SR Bridge Insp —Public Works Page 2