Traffic Operations Supervisor

Nature of Work Plans, coordinates, and manages operations and staff responsible for the construction, maintenance, installation, repair, and upgrade of traffic signals, street signage, and light functions within Public Works to maximize infrastructure development and maintenance strategies. Environmental Factors Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, heavy traffic, machinery, dust, chemical fumes, and noise. Physical Factors Moderate physical demands; lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; working at heights up to forty (40) feet above ground; working with electricity. Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, frequent work beyond normal business hours (including evenings and weekends), and responding to customer issues. On-call for emergency management twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with State and Federal regulations and applicable City of Las Cruces policies. Meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Full-time, regular, exempt position. This position is graded RX17 Duties and Responsibilities Provides project oversight and guidance to ensure proper assignment of resources and timely resolution of issues regarding the installation, removal, repair, replacement, upgrade and proper operations, programming, and timing of street lights, traffic signals, school flashers, signage, and roadway markings. Conducts field inspections to ensure operations and activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations; reviews and evaluates operations to recommend changes for more efficient functions and processes. Supervises staff through appropriate work oversight to plan, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments; trains, coaches, and instructs employees as required to ensure safety and that efficient and timely services are provided; monitors and evaluates performance to meet established goals and objectives; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; ensures that staff maintains safe vehicles and adheres to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations. Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures. Works with staff, vendors, and customers to provide leadership, direction, and guidance in related projects, processes, and procedures to ensure projects and activities are on task and in compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations; evaluates and analyzes issues to recommend and implement solutions; reviews and approves project plans, reports and procedures, and sets priorities to ensure project deadlines and performance standards are met. Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports to provide accurate and timely information related to assigned functions and duties; develops and presents information in clear and easily used formats; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues; identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action. Manages and monitors financi…

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