CHIEF BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION CONTROL

Examples of work

• Plans, organizes, and directs the scientific, technical and administrative activities of the Bureau of Transportation Control; develops, implements and oversees the Bureau's goals and objectives; and is responsible for the preparation of work plans, budgets, and grant applications for the Bureau.
• Confers with the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on policy, regulatory, technical, and procedural actions and changes relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Transportation Control.
• Oversees and/or participates in the development of regulatory strategies consistent with State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Reviews, evaluates, and advises the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on proposed State and Federal legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the work of the Bureau.
• Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee
• evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Directs program priorities, policies, decisions and strategies for the control of exhaust emissions from motor vehicles.
• Plans and directs the technical support activities for the State vehicle emission testing programs, including the selection and acquisition of equipment; the calibration, repair, and maintenance of instruments and analyzers; and the troubleshooting of equipment for the enforcing agencies.
• Provides technical information and advice on systems, devices, instruments, and equipment used for testing and analyzing air pollutant emissions from motor vehicles to the Department, to other agencies and to special interest groups.
• Keeps abreast of current knowledge, information, and developments pertaining to air pollution caused by motor vehicles.
• Oversees the activities of the Bureau's research laboratory, concerning vehicle engine diagnosis, development of test procedures, drafting of specifications for instruments and equipment, and evaluation of system and devices for conformity with State and Federal requirements.
• Oversees Bureau data processing techniques, analysis of data, and preparation of data summaries as they relate to motor vehicle emissions.
• Coordinates transportation programs and activities within the Department and with other State agencies such as the Division of Motor Vehicles, State Police, Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation and the Department of Education.
• Directs the planning, implementation, and maintenance of a mechanic training program in vehicle emission control system technology in conjunction with the Department of Education, (Division of Vocational Education).
• Develops and oversees anti-tampering programs to assure that vehicle emission control systems and fuel use comply with manufacturers' specifications and federal requirements.
• Oversees the evaluation, acquisition, proper installation and operation of State-owned and operated field and laboratory equipment associated with the vehicle emission control programs.
• Directs research and development projects relating to the control of motor vehicle emissions.
• Participates in interagency and public meetings, conferences, hearings, and other such activities relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Transportation Control.
• Advises the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on the impact of budgetary changes and participates in the Element's budgetary decision making process.
• Addresses professional, technical, and lay groups for the purpose of instructing and informing others of state programs and procedures relating to the control of motor vehicle emissions.
• Keeps the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance appraised of current activities, problems, and developments.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate and informative technical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective relations with the public, professional groups, government agencies, industry, and other interested in the activities and objectives of the Bureau of Transportation Control.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential Bureau records, files, and data sources.
• May 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.
• <b>REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION</b>
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in physical science, biological science, chemical science, environmental science, or engineering.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience

Five (5) years of professional experience in an environmental control program[s], four (4) years of this experience shall have been in air pollution control work involving transportation activities, and (2) years of the total experience shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in physical science, biological science, chemical science, environmental science, engineering, public health or other closely allied field may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.

A Doctorate degree in physical science, biological science, chemical science, environmental science, engineering, public health or other closely allied field may be substituted for three (3) years of non-supervisory experience. [This includes a Master's degree and is not in addition to].

License

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

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principal causes, general sources and environmental effects of air pollution; of associated engineering, environmental, and scientific theory and principles; and of state-of-the-art for controlling air pollutants emitted from transportation activities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and methods for controlling air pollutants emitted from transportation activities in general and motor vehicles in particular, including control system design, equipment and instrumentation, calibration, and data generation and analysis.
• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of and the ability to coordinate and direct the overall operation and to make sound decisions necessary to carry on the programs and functions of the Bureau of Transportation Control.
• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they apply to the control of air pollutant emissions from transportation activities, including those of the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Department of Law and Public Safety (Division of Motor Vehicles) associated with the Bureau's program activities.
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques useful in directing studies for controlling air pollutant emissions from motor vehicles.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques for training mechanics and ability to develop and maintain a mechanic training program in vehicle emission control.
• Wide knowledge of modern allayment concepts and practices.
• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the work plans, budgets and grant applications used in order to meet the needs of the Bureau.
• Wide knowledge of and ability to utilize and oversee the operation of a complex computerized system for recording, processing, and providing data for transportation and vehicle emission control program.
• Wide knowledge of the functions and limitations of all equipment used for measuring emissions of air pollutants from motor vehicles, and ability to develop and implement advanced systems and procedures for measuring vehicle emissions.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret environmental laws rules, regulations, and policies relating to the control of air pollutant emissions from transportation activities and to apply them effectively.
• Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise professional, scientific, technical and other employees and to effectively evaluate their performance.
• Ability to organize technical work and establish appropriate program schedules and work procedures; and to identify and analyze supervisory and technical problem areas and develop effective methods and procedures for preventing or correcting such problems.
• Ability to negotiate plans, agreements, contracts, and other joint undertakings to which the Bureau is a party.
• Ability to select, apply, and maintain a system of chemical, mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices used in measuring emissions of air pollutants from motor vehicles.
• Ability to develop long and short term plans, budgets, and procedures to implement the functions and responsibilities of the Bureau.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies and with professional societies, private organizations, special interest groups, and the general public interested in controlling air pollution from transportation activities.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures for effectively responding to public complaints related to transportation and vehicle emission control programs.
• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to draft extensive technical correspondence concerning Bureau activities.
• Ability to speak in public before professional, civic, educational, lay, and other groups.
• Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, officer or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 the 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.