Sign and Marking Specialist II
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on February 3, 2023
Salary
$68,952.00 - $83,803.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JH17909
Division
Road Services
Closing
2/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Road Services Division has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for a hard-working Sign and Marking Specialist II. Our successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has experience installing, maintaining and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings and roadway striping applications for roadways within all of unincorporated King County and contracted Cities and Municipalities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community!
Job Duties
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director's Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and business. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. We are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Are you ready to APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerrell Hollis, by e-mail at jhollis@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-477-4318.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$68,952.00 - $83,803.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JH17909
Division
Road Services
Closing
2/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Road Services Division has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for a hard-working Sign and Marking Specialist II. Our successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has experience installing, maintaining and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings and roadway striping applications for roadways within all of unincorporated King County and contracted Cities and Municipalities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community!
Job Duties
- Apply paint and/or thermoplastic for crosswalks, arrows, legends, channelization islands, stop bars, and lane lines;
- Install pavement markings such as traffic buttons;
- Operate and maintain paint machinery including compressors, spray guns, thermoplastic applicators and center-line striping machines;
- Maintain and update daily log showing activities, make necessary reports on work order inventory system;
- Keep brush, trees, and other objects clear of traffic signs;
- Provide proper traffic control by flagging or placing signs, cones, and barricades as appropriate to ensure crew and public safety;
- Operate jackhammer, air compressor, and common hand tools, in the assembly, repair, and removal of street signs and posts;
- Dig post-holes and set posts;
- Lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50-pound bags, tools, equipment, and other objects to complete any of the above-referenced functions;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Have experience in sign and marking installation experience OR a combination of skills and experiences;
- Have knowledge of and will adhere to federal, state and county safety procedures for construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas (fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials);
- Have effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration, working as a team with the ability to be an independent thinker who looks for new ways to solve problems and have a continuous improvement mindset;
- Understand the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and can read maps and drawings;
- Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
- Are comfortable performing work outdoors and in inclement weather;
- Are skilled in courteously responding to the general public and maintaining effective relationships.
- CDL Class B with HAZMAT Endorsement
- This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 174.
- This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months for STT, TLT or Career Service positions.
- This position is overtime eligible. Working after-hours, weekends, and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as during inclement weather, and on special projects. Overtime hours, weekends, and holidays vary upon business demand, season and weather.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
- Have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license prior to start date.
- Possession of a valid Washington State Flagging Certificate, valid CPR and First Aid certifications OR ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Please provide copies of documentation if you have possession of these items.
- Possession of an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Sign Install Level 1 is highly desired.
- Competitive - healthcare plans
- Free - transportation options
- Manager Support - structured employee assistance program
- Paid - vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid - sick leave
- Paid - parental leave
- Deferred - compensation plan
- Twelve - paid holidays
- Awesome Employee Giving Program
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director's Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and business. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. We are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Are you ready to APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerrell Hollis, by e-mail at jhollis@kingcounty.gov , or by phone at 206-477-4318.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.