Traffic Maintenance Superintendent - City of Birmingham Job at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Jefferson County, AL
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Grade 26
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Traffic Maintenance Superintendents working within the Merit System are responsible for organizing and directing projects involved in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices according to local, state, and federal ordinances and the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD). They receive and analyze traffic engineering plans and work orders and develop strategies to execute traffic maintenance projects. They also perform administrative and operational activities of the department to include preparing and monitoring the department and operational budget, and the procurement of necessary equipment and supplies used to complete assigned projects. Individuals in this job class are expected to work within the context of a traffic engineering program according to a plan based on adequate coverage of traffic control devices and stated objectives. Their work performance is reviewed through periodic inspections, conferences and reports.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Performs clerical and administrative duties such as corresponding with others, reviewing reports, taking inventory, bookkeeping, and recordkeeping in order to facilitate efficient daily operations of the traffic maintenance department.
- Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
- Organizes, plans, and directs projects involving the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, such as street markings, roadway painting, traffic signs and street name signs, according to local, state, and federal ordinances and the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD) in order to complete projects and work orders.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
- Conducts field surveys of future worksites in order to gather information about worksites and investigate complaints about the flow of traffic.
- Directs and schedules inspections and maintenance of traffic signs, striping, and markings including cleaning signs, clearing brush and debris that obstruct the visibility of traffic control devices, inspecting markings and signs for visibility, etc.
- Receives and analyzes instructions, traffic engineering plans, and/or work orders in order to plan the execution of traffic maintenance projects.
- Reviews the goals of the department and input from department staff to assist in setting and determining the budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
This position is subject to close at any time.
- Driver's license
- Experience interpreting and implementing roadway signs and pavement marking installations in accordance with traffic regulations and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Experience supervising to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work.
- Experience in setting up and managing roadway work zones in accordance with traffic regulations and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- None.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Leadership & Management.
- Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Small Tool & Equipment Use.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Technical Skills.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.
- Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other applicable standards related to traffic.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the production of traffic signs.
- Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and painting of traffic signs and marking systems.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of various traffic control devices.
- Knowledge of traffic planning, practices, and principles of traffic control devices (and roadways).
- Knowledge of various road signs and markings as described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites.
- Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing.
- May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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