- Position Summary
Supervise, plan, coordinate and participate in the deployment of traffic control devices during pre-planned and unplanned special events; assign work activities and projects; coordinate assigned activates with other departments, outside agencies and the general public.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.- Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodation.- Responsible for overseeing the parking and traffic control specialists, manages the designs, plans, and advises on traffic control barricading plans for pre-planned and unplanned City special events. Coordinates staffing and operational activities to ensure traffic control assignments are completed timely and effectively.
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
- Manages/oversees the placement, movement and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- Responsible for coordinating road closures and traffic control and signalization issues with other government municipalities, the Police Department, Fire Department, Traffic Signals, Traffic Operations, and other City departments.
- Responsible for preparing traffic control plans for special events (City sponsored and City co-sponsored events) to ensure compliance with established traffic engineering practices and principles.
- Assists and advises outside event coordinators with traffic control plans for various events; responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public, contractors, developers and other City departments on traffic control.
- Responsible for responding to and monitoring traffic control in emergency situations (weather events, demonstrations, critical incidents, Downtown Entertainment District, etc.); traffic control plans, and inspections; and training City staff on traffic control and barricading.
- Oversees the proper installation, placement, and removal of traffic control materials.
- Driving safely to and from designated work zones with all equipment necessary. Perform vehicle/equipment inspections. Maintain Job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups for the safety of all.
- Responds to inquiries/complaints from the general public, contractors, developers and other City Departments on traffic control. Create parking/traffic control reports documenting activities and issues as required.
- Develop and administer assigned budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, overtime, temporary employment, equipment and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures if necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business or a two (2) year technical certificate in office administration; and
Six (6) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:- Temporary traffic control
- Construction Zones
- Management
- Parking Operations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to be in an on-call status and work odd hours, split shifts, and working special assignments.
Required American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) training/certification within six (6) months from date of hire.- Working Conditions
Environmental:
Field environment; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; both hands and legs required, operating motorized equipment and vehicles and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.