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CHIEF OF TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Code: 04840 Local Non-Competitive

Career Family: CHIEF

There is no civil service exam for Chief of Traffic Maintenance Operations. As a non-competitive local-government title, it is filled on the strength of meeting the listed qualifications.

Eligibility comes down to 5 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Chief of Traffic Maintenance Operations is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in traffic operations work consisting of painting traffic lines, crosswalks, dividing lines, paving markings, the installation and replacement of traffic and other regulatory signs, painting of traffic control signs and devices, wiring, assembling, installing and maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems, design, layout and painting of signs, and the installation, removal, repair, maintenance and adjustment of parking meters and the collection of parking meter fees; does other related duties.

Examples of work

  • Initiates and acts upon routine traffic investigations.
  • Conducts studies to resolve traffic and street lighting complaints.
  • Prepares pavement marking plans and parking meter layouts.
  • Receives building and construction plans to ascertain effect on and compliance with traffic and parking regulations.
  • Provides recommendations for course of action to be followed in alleviating traffic congestion.
  • Prepares revisions to traffic ordinances and resolutions.
  • Assists consultant with traffic or lighting related studies.
  • Supervises the conduct of street lighting and parking studies.
  • Prepares specifications for supplies and equipment.
  • Prepares reports, charts, graphs and sketches.
  • Conducts inspections of traffic control devices and projects to assure compliance with federal, state and municipal regulations.
  • Provides recommendations for the need of traffic control devices and street lighting.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Five (5) years of supervisor experience in the operation and maintenance of a traffic control system.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of New Jersey laws, rules and regulations related to traffic control and regulations of traffic control.
  • Knowledge of the types of devices, equipment and methods used in traffic control.
  • Knowledge of the equipment, devices and methods used in conducting traffic investigations, surveys and studies.
  • Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the assembly, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and/or painting traffic lines.
  • Knowledge of the preparation of specifications for materials and equipment.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret basic traffic control laws and regulations.
  • Ability to conduct field visits, inspections, surveys and studies
  • Ability to prepare detailed statistical analysis and presentations of data.
  • Ability to prepare reports.
  • Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and supervise their work performance.
  • Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
  • CODES: LG - MCK 04/23/04
  • This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.