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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Traffic Programs Supervisor
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: February 1998
ORG/POS #: 2360/2606
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To supervise the City's streetlight program
and the design and inspection of traffic signals.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general direction from the Traffic Systems
Manager.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Reviews
and approves designs for streetlights and determines areas in need of
streetlight construction.
2. Prepares
and oversees the streetlight budget; approves expenditures for streetlight
installation and maintenance.
3. Maintains
an inventory of the streetlight systems.
4. Inspects
or supervises the inspection of streetlight and traffic signal construction
projects to ensure compliance with specifications; prepares pay estimates for
approval by supervisor.
5. Answers
questions and provides technical assistance to members of the public regarding
streetlights and traffic signals.
6. Assigns
and directs the work activities and monitors the performance of Traffic Technician
II (Systems).
7. Contacts
Entergy and/or outside contractors for repairs and maintenance of streetlights.
8. Maintains
parts inventory for streetlight repairs; purchases required parts.
9. Conducts
surveys to monitor outages of streetlights.
10. Meets
with Entergy representatives to ensure timeliness and quality of streetlight
installation and maintenance.
11. Receives
requests from citizens and developers for streetlight system installations and
upgrades; ensures development and installation of streetlight systems by
Entergy.
12. Maintains
a database of streetlight system installations, modifications, and repairs;
operates a microcomputer with database software.
13. Reviews
specifications for streetlight system projects and streetlight equipment
purchases.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Programs Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
14. Operates
a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviews
field studies on traffic signal locations to ensure timing patterns are
appropriate; reviews traffic data to monitor traffic volume, flow, average
speed, and other conditions.
2. Reviews
specifications for traffic control projects to ensure compliance with
appropriate regulations; reviews specifications for the purchase of traffic
control equipment.
3. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides general
supervision to the Traffic Technicians II (Systems).
JOB SPECIFICATION
TRAFFIC PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average
difficulty in supervising the City's streetlight program and the design and
inspection of traffic signals.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: February 1998
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Reviews and
approves designs for streetlights and determines areas in need of streetlight
construction.
Prepares and
oversees the streetlight budget; approves expenditures for streetlight
installation and maintenance.
Maintains an
inventory of the streetlight systems.
Inspects or
supervises the inspection of streetlight and traffic signal construction
projects to ensure compliance with specifications; prepares pay estimates for
approval by supervisor.
Answers
questions and provides technical assistance to members of the public regarding
streetlights and traffic signals.
Assigns and
directs the work activities and monitors the performance of Traffic Technician
II (Systems).
Contacts
Entergy and/or outside contractors for repairs and maintenance of streetlights.
Maintains
parts inventory for streetlight repairs; purchases required parts.
Conducts
surveys to monitor outages of streetlights.
Meets with
Entergy representatives to ensure timeliness and quality of streetlight
installation and maintenance.
Receives
requests from citizens and developers for streetlight system installations and
upgrades; ensures development and installation of streetlight systems by
Entergy.
Maintains a
database of streetlight system installations, modifications, and repairs;
operates a microcomputer with database software.
Reviews
specifications for streetlight system projects and streetlight equipment
purchases.
Operates a
City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Programs Supervisor
JOB SPECIFICATION
- CONTINUED
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of the Uniform Standards for Traffic Control Devices and the
installation of traffic signals.
Considerable
knowledge
of the regulations and ordinances governing streetlight installation and
maintenance.
Good
knowledge
of the principles and practices of traffic engineering.
Good
knowledge
of engineering mathematics, including algebra.
Some
knowledge of
computer fundamentals and business software, including database, spreadsheet,
traffic engineering, and word processing software.
Skill in the operation of a
microcomputer, utilizing database, spreadsheet, traffic engineering, and word
processing software.
Ability to review and approve
designs for streetlights.
Ability to oversee the streetlight
budget and approve expenditures.
Ability to maintain the streetlight
inventory.
Ability to maintain streetlight
repair parts inventory.
Ability to inspect streetlight and
traffic signal construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to assign and direct the
work activities and monitor the performance of assigned staff.
Ability to read and interpret
regulations and standards governing streetlights and traffic signals.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Completion of two (2) years
of college or vocational technical school course work in Engineering
Technology, Civil Engineering or a related field; at least two (2) years of
experience in traffic data analysis; at least one (1) year of experience
in computer operation; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience
and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before
employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this
position.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Programs Supervisor
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
50 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
50 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
Ö |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
Ö |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
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Fumes or Dust |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
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Ö |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
Ö |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
Ö |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
Ö |
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