Traffic Operations Manager FLSA
Status: Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
difficult skilled technical work planning, organizing, implementing, directing
and reviewing the activities of the Traffic Operations Division of the Public
Services Department including signs, pavement markings, traffic signal systems
and maintenance of telecommunications and electric devices, and related work as
apparent or assigned. Work is performed
under the general direction of the Engineering and Developmental Services
Director. Divisional supervision is
exercised over all personnel within the division.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts
as team or group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and
goals.
Organizes,
directs and manages division activities including installation, maintenance and
repair of signs, pavement markings, the signal system, telecommunication and
electrical devices.
Develops,
implements and reviews division goals, objectives, policies and procedures
including those assigned by the City Council and the City Manager.
Coordinates
division activities with other city departments, outside agencies, contractors
and organizations.
Prepares
the division annual budget; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in
the annual budget.
Provides
or coordinates staff training.
Initiates,
conducts, reviews and coordinates needed personnel transactions including
recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion,
transfer, discipline and termination in conjunction with the Human Resources
Department and department heads.
Provides
staff assistance to the Public Services Director and the City Manager;
participates on boards, commissions and committees as required.
Responds
to various citizen inquiries and complaints, some of which may be difficult and
sensitive to resolve.
May
be required to work outside of normal work hours in on-call and emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough
knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in maintaining and installing
traffic signs and street markings; thorough knowledge of traffic signal
installation, wiring and controls; thorough knowledge of safety precautions
related to work; ability to understand and follow written and oral
instructions; ability to use common hand tools; ability to operate street and
lane marking machinery and equipment and a bucket truck; ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with associates, governmental
agency representatives and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and extensive experience in traffic operations or electronics
work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly
requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to
finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has
standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive
information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing
written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing
general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to
outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving
mechanical parts and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise
location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of