Traffic Signs And Markings Supervisor - City Of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE

04/19/2024

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Grade 15

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The City of Birmingham is seeking a Traffic Signs and Markings Supervisor to be responsible for supervising a small crew of employees engaged in the installation, repair and replacement of signs and street markings. They plan, assign, and participate in a variety of traffic maintenance activities to ensure roads and road signs are properly marked in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other relevant laws and ordinances. Individuals in this job class are expected to exercise discretion in determining procedures when carrying out and delegating assignments from written and oral instructions from the Traffic Maintenance Supervisor.

About Birmingham

Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.

Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirt and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham

With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Driver's license.

• Experience setting up a work zone and flagging traffic.

• Experience painting using commercial traffic painting equipment.

• Experience installing traffic signs and markings according to the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices).

• Experience reading and interpreting maps and traffic control drawings.

• Experience performing pre/post-trip inspections for vehicles and preventative and basic maintenance for traffic equipment (e.g., checking fuels, fluids, oil levels, striping equipment, thermoplastic machine, etc.).

Typical Job Duties:

• Performs clerical and administrative duties such as corresponding with others, taking inventory, and recordkeeping in order to facilitate efficient daily operations of the traffic maintenance department.

• Maintains and repairs traffic striping/sign installation equipment and the traffic sign shop in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic maintenance and installation operations.

• Inspects and maintains existing traffic control devices (e.g., signs, markings, lane stripes, etc.) in order to ensure that they are highly visible and meet MUTCD regulations.

• Installs traffic sign and/or parking meters, according to MUTCD regulations and work orders using tools and equipment such as post-hole diggers, jack/hydraulic hammers, and rotary/core drills, or sharpshooter shovels in order to direct the flow of traffic.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Installs pavement markings at crosswalks, stop signs, and intersections according to MUTCD regulations and work orders using paint and rollers, preformed thermoplastic, thermolay machines/paint sprayers, propane burners, and raised pavement marker (RPM) machines in order to direct the flow of traffic.

• Prepares work trucks with needed equipment, materials, and tools for transport to the work site.

• Promotes safe work practices and establishes worksites in or near roadways using cones, barricades, warning signs, and trucks in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines and work orders in order to direct and control the flow of traffic and prevent accidents, injuries, or damage to property and equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $33,966 - $52,686 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)

• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.

• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.

• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Behavioral health plan

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Generous holiday schedule

• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

Competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Leadership & Management .

• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Psychomotor Abilities.

• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing .

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Small Tool & Equipment Use.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Technical Skills.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

Critical Knowledges:

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and painting of traffic signs and marking systems.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of various traffic control devices.

• Knowledge of various road signs and markings as described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and measures for small equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of safety procedures when working in and around traffic.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways, construction sites, parks, etc. Work involves use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, hand saws, etc. Work involves use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as thermoplastic machinery and painting equipment.

Physical Demands:

Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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