Traffic Control Supervisor

Job Summary

The Mohave County Public Works Department - Traffic Control Division, is currently recruiting for a Traffic Control Supervisor located in Kingman, AZ.

Performs first-line supervisory work involved in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of signing control and striping of roads and pavement markings of county-maintained roads and properties.

REPORTS TO:

Work is performed under direction of a higher level of authority.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides direct immediate to general supervision of assigned subordinates.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises traffic control operations crews for maintenance of electronic traffic control devices, traffic control signals, wireless communications, signs, and markings.
• Assists traffic engineering staff and consultants on project studies.
• Prepares temporary traffic control plans for county road maintenance work.
• Inspects temporary traffic control deployment in field; performs field inspection of traffic control device installations for County acceptance.
• Operates computer-based applications for interfacing with and controlling traffic control devices.
• Supervises and conducts inspections on traffic control related projects.
• Responds to complaints and traffic situations to formulate responses.
• Conducts supervisory duties including correspondence, meeting with division managers and department directors, purchasing, and budget related items.
• Prepares and manages the Traffic Control Division annual budget.
• Checks and reviews need for maintenance of traffic control devices, assigns work, schedules jobs, and checks job progress.
• Performs personnel related duties such as performance evaluations and discipline.
• Schedules, monitors, and evaluates the work of Traffic Control / Signs personnel. Trains and supervises crews in the appropriate installation, repair and maintenance of electronic traffic control devices, traffic signal equipment, wireless communications, signs, and markings.
• Supervises work of the sign fabrication shop.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
• Responds to emergency calls for temporary traffic control, non-working traffic signals, and damaged traffic signs.
• Maintains inventory on supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records of existing traffic control devices, their condition, and work performed using an electronic work order system.
• Enforces safety rules and performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all County department safety policies.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree)
• Three (3) year's successful experience in the performance of advanced level and/or working supervisor level work involving signing control activities to include fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control signs, striping of roads involving the operation of a commercial vehicle to transport road striping equipment and materials, and pavement marking.
• OR an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Tools, equipment, materials, techniques, methods, practices, and procedures utilized in the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of control signs; striping of roads; and pavement marking.
• Use and care of a variety of equipment and hand and power tools used in signing control.
• Laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, manuals, and guidelines used in the determination of placement and signing requirements, including AASHTO, MUTCD and Department Policy.
• Occupational hazards and safety requirements in the performance of signing, road striping, and pavement marking.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and unit functions.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, and training.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Skill in:

• Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment and measuring aides used signing, road striping, and pavement marking installation.
• Effectively utilizing personal computer systems and applications in the performance of work assignments, such as electronic spreadsheets, word processing and graphics to generate documentation, report writing and graphic design.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Writing documentation of work, reports, work orders, material requisitions, and maintenance records on equipment.
• Managing electronic archives for survey data, record documents, and project documents.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Building partnerships and fostering teamwork.
• Working collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries to achieve common goals.
• Identifying customer expectations and respond appropriately to their needs.

Ability to:

• Utilize computer applications to develop and implement traffic control strategies.
• Develop and implement traffic control improvements.
• Read and understand materials including memorandums, plats, plans, specifications, maps, deeds, field notes, and legal descriptions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to motivate and control assigned personnel effectively.
• Perform work accurately and in accordance with established standards applicable to signing and road striping activities such as, blueprints, diagrams, specifications, guidelines, manuals, and oral and written instructions.
• Safely and effectively service, maintain and repair assigned tools and equipment in accordance with standard repair, maintenance, operation, and safety procedures.
• Set priorities, estimate material quantities, equipment needs, and labor hours required to perform and complete work assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
• Design emblems and signs.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with assigned personnel, associate personnel, and personnel of other County Departments, other agencies, vendors, and general public.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 pounds and operating equipment and performing manual labor in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2023 5:00 PM Arizona