06/01/1989 10863

TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST MANAGER

DEFINITION: This is managerial work in a traffic control program.

An employee in this class directs all phases of a comprehensive traffic control program in a highway engineering district; or, in a central office capacity, directs a major phase of the state- wide traffic control program, such as signalization, signs and markings, hazard elimination, or traffic research and studies. Assignments may include the revision or creation of standards to meet specific traffic control problems within the Commonwealth for which standards are either inadequate or non-existent. Work is generally performed independently within the framework of established Federal and professional standards and guidelines. Supervision is exercised over a staff of subordinate supervisors, specialists, and technicians. Work is assigned in broad outline by an administrative or technical supervisor and is reviewed for overall effectiveness and satisfactory attainment of assigned objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Plans and directs all activities of a comprehensive district traffic control program including studies related to traffic signals, speed limits, passing restrictions, accident investigations, and hazard elimination; directs the review of design plans for new construction; and directs the conduct of roadway capacity and expressway surveillance studies.

Manages the development and implementation of traffic control standards, and the state-wide review of requests related to the use of new or revised signs, markings, and other restrictions on state highways.

Provides staff assistance to district personnel or municipal officials regarding the implementation of departmental traffic control recommendations.

Manages the collection and analysis of data associated with a state-wide accident analysis and hazard elimination program.

Directs research associated with the development, implementation, and evaluation of new traffic control techniques and their possible application to the state-wide traffic control program.

Supervises a staff of supervisors, specialists, and technicians engaged in the conduct and review of traffic control studies, development of traffic controls and regulations, analysis and application of traffic accident data, research and study activities, and related traffic control functions.

Plans and organizes work, assigns work, determines work priority, sets goals, reviews work performance, and evaluates employee work performance.

Approves leave, schedules personnel, and authorizes or assigns overtime.

Prepares and signs employee performance evaluation reports.

Receives grievances and complaints, conducts initial investigation into causes and conditions, discusses with employee, and resolves or recommends resolution to grievance or complaint.

Initiates corrective disciplinary action for minor misconduct by employees and recommends major corrective disciplinary actions or dismissals.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of traffic control.

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in investigating, researching, and analyzing highway traffic control problems.

Knowledge of traffic control devices and their utilization in effectively controlling traffic.

Knowledge of algebra and plane geometry.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and management.

Knowledge of the current labor agreement provisions covering employee supervision grievance resolution, leave, overtime work assignments, and employee safety.

Knowledge of highway design and construction as related to traffic control.

Knowledge of roadway capacity as related to traffic control.

Ability to conduct a variety of comprehensive traffic control studies and surveys, and to analyze and compile technical data into clear, concise reports.

Ability to supervise a large staff of technical subordinates.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years of experience as a Traffic Control Specialist Supervisor.

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Four years of technical experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field.

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.