Job Description
PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS :Pay Range:415 Hourly Rate:$23.66 - $36.62 FLSA Status:Non-Exempt The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above.A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order:major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees.Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next.If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.Completion of the application questions is required.Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.Applicants may upload only two attachments.Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.Each application submission is reviewed independently.For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the:Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks If you have questions, check out the:Frequently Asked Questions TOTAL REWARDS At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.We offer:Competitive pay An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development Explore all the ways we invest in you:City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards POSITION DESIGNATION This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.JOB SUMMARY This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Traffic Services Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City.An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is under the general direction of a supervisor.Work performed is technical in nature and the employee is responsible for recommending feasible solutions to traffic control problems through the submission of routine reports.Essential job functions include:monitoring traffic count activities, making onsite inspections of traffic problems, explaining ordinances to citizens, assessing large quantities of data and formulating recommendations according to established standards, policies, and guidelines.Employees of this classification respond to a majority of traffic-related citizen inquiries, requests and complaints and maintain accurate documentation for all actions taken.The Traffic Data Analyst may review work performed by the Traffic Data Collectors for content and accuracy.Assignments are received from the supervisor or general public in verbal and written form and the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and discretion when dealing with traffic control problems.Work is reviewed by the supervisor through observation of records or personal conference.VETERANS PREFERENCE Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference.To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of and ability to perform specialized or complex traffic studies and field inspections.Knowledge of City Codes and Ordinances