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  • Traffic Signs Maintenance Worker I

    Sacramento, California United States Sacramento County, CA $57,712.32 - $70,135.92 Annually Nov 23, 2024
    County of Sacramento Employer:

    Sacramento County, CA

    The County of Sacramento is a great place to work, grow and thrive professionally. We are an equal opportunity employer of more than 12,200 people dedicated to providing a variety of services for a diverse and vibrant County. Services include public safety and protection, community and municipal services, health services, voter registration, and many more.        

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    Job Description

    The Position

    This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

    12/6/2024, 12/20/2024 (Final)

    Under close supervision, the Traffic Signs Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of traffic control field work including the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, street markings, and other non-electrical traffic control devices, in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

    Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

    Knowledge of
    • Operation and maintenance of a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic power tools and equipment
    • Tools, materials, and equipment used in the painting trade
    • Techniques used in the maintenance and repair of roadways, buildings, and machinery
    • Common safety practices and procedures related to traffic signs
    • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
    • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
    Ability to
    • Learn techniques for assembling, installing, replacing, repairing, and painting traffic signs, street markings, and non-electrical portions of traffic control devices
    • Understand and follow applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
    • Place cones, barricades, warning devices, and direct the flow of traffic at job sites
    • Learn to read and interpret simple dimensions on blueprints, construction plans, drawings, and maps related to traffic signs and markings
    • Learn safety work methods and safety regulations related to traffic signs and markings
    • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
    • Work independently or as a member of a crew
    • Comprehend technological changes in the traffic signs field
    • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance


    Employment Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Either: 30 semester (45 quarter) units from an accredited college, career school, or Federal/State approved apprenticeship program in a construction trade or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

    Or: One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience performing general labor work such as roadway repair, mechanical equipment maintenance, professional painting, or other construction trade.

    Note: Completion of training courses which do not have semester unit values are equated to semester units on the basis of: 15 clock hours of instruction equal one (1) semester (1.5 quarter) unit.

    Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

    Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
    General Qualifications

    Criminal History and Background Checks : The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

    The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

    License Requirement : A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    Certification Requirements : A basic CPR/First Aid certification shall be required for all positions in this class. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate certification may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    Minimum Age : Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

    Physical Requirements : Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:
    • Climb up and down ladders and stand on a ladder while performing tasks with both hands.
    • Lift, carry, push, and pull heavy equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds; over 50 pounds with assistance.
    • Load and unload equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; over 50 pounds with assistance.
    • Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish paint colors used on the job.
    • Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and reach above the shoulder.
    • Perform heavy manual labor such as digging post holes using a manual post hole digger and/or digging bar.
    Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    Working Conditions : Positions in this class require the incumbents to:
    • Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather.
    • Work on uneven terrain.
    • Work around dust, fumes, and gases.
    • Work in loud or noisy areas.
    • Work in and around moving traffic.
    • Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
    Probationary Period

    The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

    Application and Testing Information

    APPLICATION

     Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

    County of Sacramento
    Department of Personnel Services
    Employment Services Division
    700 H Street, Room 4667
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
    Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
    Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
     www.SacCountyJobs.net
    • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
    • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
    • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
    • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
    • A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

     Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

    Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
    • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
    • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
    • Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
    • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
    • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
    • If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
    • For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
    • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.


    FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

     All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

    This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

    All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

     Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:
    • www.saccountyjobs.net
    Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

    We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

    GENERAL BENEFITS:
    Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

    TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
    Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

    SALARY STEP INCREASES:
    The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

    PAY:
    All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

    VACATION:
    Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

    HOLIDAYS:
    14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

    SICK LEAVE:
    Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

    PARENTAL LEAVE:
    Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

    TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
    Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

    RETIREMENT:
    Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

    HEALTH INSURANCE:
    The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

    DENTAL INSURANCE:
    The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

    LIFE INSURANCE:
    The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
    The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
    The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
    • Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
    • Marriage or Family Relationships
    • Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
    • Alcohol and Drug Abuse


    WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
    The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

    FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
    The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

    • DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
      Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

    • MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
      The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.


    WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
    In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

    SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
    The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

    SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

    Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

    Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

    "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

    PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
    If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

    OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
    Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

    CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
    Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

    ELIGIBLE LISTS:
    Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

    EXAMINATION RATINGS:
    Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

    APPEAL PROCESS:
    Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

    Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

    OTHER INFORMATION

    VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
    Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

    "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
    Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

    CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
    As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

    CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
    Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

    CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
    No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

    SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
    Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

    Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
    The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
    The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

    DRIVER LICENSE:
    Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

    PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
    Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

    AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
    Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
    1. Become a union member;
    2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
    3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

    FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
    Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
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