Traffic Signs and Markings Maintenance Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages maintenance operations related to the installation maintenance operation and upgrade of the Citys traffic signs and pavement markings including the following:

• Using general direction provided by the Transportation Operations Engineer generate precise electronic work orders directing the installation of new signs or pavement markings and the replacement of existing signs or pavement markings in accordance with city state and federal guidelines.

• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in analyzing the condition and placement of traffic signs and pavement markings to establish and prioritize installation and/or modification due to projects or changing conditions maintenance and repair needs. Incorporate these prioritized needs into both shortrange and long-range work plans for the Sign Shop and for contractors working for the Sign Shop.

• Address resident and employee concerns responding to complaints mediating discussions between the public staff and other City employees as necessary. Communicate appropriately and effectively with the public and with fellow employees and peers using e-mail telephone written correspondence and direct contact.

• Assist Transportation staff in executing the annual street overlay project. Provide cost estimates per each identified location order & house materials and distribute to sub-contractors. Review all pavement markings to ensure installation per city and manufacturers standards. Perform final inspection and verify quantities.

• Solicit bids and hire contractors to provide related services. Manage all signing or pavement marking contracted work to ensure installation per city and manufacturers standards.

• Coordinate with county and state agencies and/or private entities to resolve multi-jurisdictional signing or striping issues. Manage the City of Boulder/Colorado Department of Transportation traffic control device maintenance contract.

• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in the creation and implementation of city of Boulder specific traffic control device standards and operational practices. Ensure that these standards and practices are implemented when issuing work orders.

• Assist the Transportation Operations Engineer in the development and review of plans and specifications for the installation and upgrade of traffic signs and markings as a result of capital projects large maintenance projects or planning and development review proposals.

• Respond to all claims related to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Work directly with the City Attorneys Office to determine financial impact and recover damages to traffic control devices.

Supervise and manage traffic signs and markings maintenance crews as described in the supervisory paragraph below. More specifically this includes the following:

• Supervise the city of Boulders Sign Shop including one Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Lead Technician (lead worker) and up to three Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Person positions. Manage the day-to-day operations of these work crews including the planning prioritizing assigning and coordination of their work.

• Responsible for the work product of the Sign Shop. Ensures that all signs and pavement markings are installed in a safe and appropriate manner to promote a safe and efficient transportation environment in the City of Boulder.

• Monitor and evaluate employees performances providing ongoing and regular instruction and input as well as performing performance reviews with employees on a semi-annual basis.

• Monitor employee work to pinpoint problems and to ensure safe and efficient work and a quality work product.

• Facilitates good communication with employees. This includes giving information and getting feedback listening to and respecting input encouraging participation of employees in conversations and confronting and directly dealing with employees when issues arise.

• Involve employees in decision-making processes by seeking employees ideas and input; encouraging employees to be productive and to produce high quality work; and recognizing and working with differences between employees and their work styles.

• Ensure crewmembers are adequately trained in the required technical skills and proper equipment operation.

Responsible for administrative duties including the following:

• Develop and manage operating budgets for work areas. Administer budgets to ensure effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Project costs for materials and supplies and operations.

• Assist in cost of services analyses and make resource decisions based on these analyses.

• Provide input on equipment purchases and develop product specifications for bid purposes.

• Function as part of the transportation operations management team. Provide leadership on work group administrative policy setting and decision-making.

• Collect and review time sheets and distribution of time.

• Order and purchase of all signing and pavement marking materials supplies and equipment; and manage inventory.

Other:

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.

• Takes proper safety precautions anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self others materials and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to City property.

• Responsible for knowing and complying with all City and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

Generally duties and responsibilities are listed from most to least critical or time consuming.

The City of Boulder is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent customer service. Our employees act with a high level of integrity and take responsibility for their words and actions.

City of Boulder employees strive to respect and appreciate each individuals differences and to work effectively with all people and their diverse backgrounds. We support candid and honest interactions which respect other points of view and are sensitive to communication differences. We achieve organizational goals through inclusive problem-solving planning and decision making. Community partnerships are included in this effort.

All City supervisors are responsible for understanding and enforcing relevant collective bargaining agreements and Management policies; hiring and firing supervised employees or making related recommendations; ensuring employees are trained initially and on an ongoing basis as needed; providing appropriate feedback to employees by monitoring day-to-day performance; completing performance evaluations on time; correcting problems in employee work habits or performance in a timely manner; prioritizing and scheduling work functions and vacations; ensuring adherence to established safety standards; ensuring the timely completion and submission of all paperwork required by the City to process employee transactions insurance or injury claims etc.; maintaining related records; and ensuring the accuracy of reported time use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to identify clear standards and expectations for employee work performance and ability to monitor work performance and track qualitative performance measures.

• Demonstrated ability to plan coordinate and supervise the work of maintenance personnel and to provide quality control for technical work competence. Work experience demonstrating ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision to assume responsibility to prioritize and resolve problems to work under pressure to formulate procedures to train and motivate staff to pay close attention to detail and to carry tasks to completion.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively with the public and to provide excellent customer service.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports.

• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in the application of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) criteria to the design and operation of urban transportation facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to review and expand engineering plans and specifications to include field and practical considerations.

• Proficiency in the use of a microcomputer and associated operational systems and applications software. Experience using Access Excel Arc-View CAD Word and digital imaging processing software.

• Familiarity with GIS based asset management software. Traffic control device and work zone safety certifications including; (1) International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level Two Signs and Markings Certification; and (2) American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Technician Certification or ability to obtain within the probationary period of employment.

• Valid Colorado drivers license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Civil Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field.

• Experience working with GIS based asset management software; preferably Beehive software.

• Experience supervising a sign shop or signs/pavement markings installation crew.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience as a supervisor of public works related (public or private) project teams or work groups.

• A demonstrated background and experience working with traffic signs and pavement markings.

• Requires acceptable background information including criminal conviction record and credit history.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Traffic Operations Engineer

Supervision Exercised:Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Lead Technician Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Technician I Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Technician II Traffic Signs & Markings Maintenance Technician III

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Physical ability to work in an outdoor daytime and nighttime environment in and around moving traffic requiring standing walking bending and kneeling. Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment as needed. Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 50 pounds. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for frequent reading recording and interpreting information including ability to distinguish distinct color changes; frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with citizens and employees.
• Work Environment: Works primarily in an office or enclosed vehicle environment. Regularly works in or adjacent to moving roadway traffic encountering noise dust and fumes. Occasionally encounters adverse weather conditions darkness and mechanical/electrical/equipment hazards.