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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Traffic Systems Manager
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: June 1999
ORG/POS #: 2360/2144
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To direct the operation of the Systems
Engineering Section and to plan, design, and review the performance of the
Traffic Signal System.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general direction from the Traffic Engineering
Manager.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervises
and reviews activities related to the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of the traffic signal system; reviews work assignments and monitors
budget and purchasing needs.
2. Administers
the street lighting budget for installation of new fixtures, maintenance of
existing fixtures and payment of the power costs for the street lighting
system.
3. Designs
traffic control systems and street lighting components, including material and
functional specifications; reviews designs of specific control devices,
signalized intersections and other system components prepared by other section
employees.
4. Assigns
and reviews the development of plans and specifications for traffic signal
projects.
5. Conducts
final inspection of traffic signal projects prior to approval of the payment.
6. Directs
the maintenance of the traffic signal database.
7. Supervises
the investigation of citizen complaints regarding the traffic signal system.
8. Reviews
the performance of the traffic signal system and prepares reports of
performance for use by the Traffic Engineering Manager.
9. Recommends
the purchase or replacement of traffic signal devices that require special
budget approval.
10. Recommends
changes in signals and control devices based on current technology.
11. Communicates
with the media (i.e., television, radio, and newspapers) regarding traffic
signal system as assigned by the Director of Public Works.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Systems Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
SECONDARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviews
the performance of contractors working on signal capital improvement projects
to ensure conformance with plans and specifications and to ensure proper
payment is made.
2. Designs
and schedules procedures to test the functioning of electronic and/or computer
controlled signal devices.
3. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides general
direction to the Traffic Programs Supervisor and General Foreman (Signals);
provides general supervision to the Traffic Systems Specialist.
JOB SPECIFICATION
TRAFFIC SYSTEMS MANAGER
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of considerable
difficulty in directing the operations of the Systems Engineering Section
and in planning, designing, and reviewing the performance of the Traffic Signal
System.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: June 1999
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Supervises
and reviews activities related to the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of the traffic signal system; reviews work assignments and monitors
budget and purchasing needs.
Administers
the street lighting budget for installation of new fixtures, maintenance of
existing fixtures and payment of the power costs for the street lighting
system.
Designs
traffic control systems and street lighting components, including material and
functional specifications; reviews designs of specific control devices, signalized
intersections and other system components prepared by other section employees.
Assigns and
reviews the development of plans and specifications for traffic signal
projects.
Conducts
final inspection of traffic signal projects prior to approval of the payment.
Directs the
maintenance of the traffic signal database.
Supervises
the investigation of citizen complaints regarding the traffic signal system.
Reviews the
performance of the traffic signal system and prepares reports of performance
for use by the Traffic Engineering Manager.
Recommends
the purchase or replacement of traffic signal devices that require special
budget approval.
Recommends
changes in signals and control devices based on current technology.
Communicates
with the media (i.e., television, radio, and newspapers) regarding traffic
signal system as assigned by the Director of Public Works.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of the manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices and the installation of traffic signals.
Considerable
knowledge
of the regulations and ordinances governing street light installation and
maintenance.
Considerable
knowledge
of the principles and practices of traffic engineering.
Considerable
knowledge
of engineering mathematics.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Systems Manager
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Good
knowledge
of basic electronic principles and practices.
Good
knowledge
of the budget process.
Skill in the operation of a
microcomputer, utilizing spreadsheet and traffic engineering software.
Skill in the operation of a
mini-computer.
Skill in the operation of the
traffic signal computer system.
Ability to read and interpret
engineering drawings and site plans.
Ability to read and interpret
regulations and ordinances governing street lights and traffic signals.
Ability to plan and supervise the
activities related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
the traffic signal system.
Ability to design traffic signal
systems and street lighting components.
Ability to inspect signal
installation projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and
specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and supervise the
work activities related to traffic system operation.
Ability to maintain complex files
and records.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Completion of a Bachelor's
Degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related area; at
least four (4) years of experience traffic signal system design, construction,
operation, and maintenance or a related area; at least two (2) years of
supervisory experience; OR any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) before employment; must possess
registration in the State of Arkansas as a Professional Engineer (PE) within
one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration of
employment in this position.
JOB TITLE: Traffic Systems Manager
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.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
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light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
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