Signs & Markings Manager - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs administrative work of moderate difficulty in the preparation and management of various Public Works related projects. Administers and manages sign department to ensure all work is being performed with State and Federal standards and guidelines. Works closely with Director and Assistant County Engineer to plan and produce analytic traffic data. Performs management of all aspects of sign department and personnel. Maintains all striping and signing on County maintained roads. Implements annual striping contract, maintains county road inventory, implements and supervises on-going safety inspection program for the County Road system. Implements and maintains department asset inventory using various software. Oversees sign department budget. Purchases sign department materials and equipment within approved budget. Provides customer service and addresses citizen issues. Remains on-call to respond with Risk Management and local law enforcement to assist in accident investigation for accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries on county roadways. Manages all sign department personnel to include hiring, training, progressive discipline, and termination. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in traffic control or related field with 2 years in a supervisory role.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications: ATSSA Flagger Certification within 6 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification within 6 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within 12 months of employment
ATSSA Traffic Control Design Specialist within 18 months of employment
IMSA Signs & Markings I Certification or equivalent within 1 year of employment
IMSA Signs & Markings II Certification or equivalent within 2 years of employment
OSHA 30 Certification
OSHA Forklift Certification
Knowledge of State and national traffic standards is required in order to produce investigative reports for traffic related requests involving sight distance and other traffic related warrants.
Knowledge of Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of Clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of Current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to Make accurate and substantiated determinations on accident investigations.
Ability to Work independently on complex projects with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to Schedule and organize work to meet established deadlines.
Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Administers and manages sign department to ensure all work is being performed with State and Federal standards and guidelines.
Works closely with Director and Assistant County Engineer to plan and produce analytic traffic data.
Performs management of all aspects of sign department and personnel.
Maintains all striping and signing on County maintained roads.
Implements annual striping contract, maintains county road inventory, implements and supervises on-going safety inspection program for the County Road system.
Implements and maintains department asset inventory using various software.
Oversees sign department budget.
Purchases sign department materials and equipment within approved budget.
Provides customer service and addresses citizen issues.
Remains on-call to respond with Risk Management and local law enforcement to assist in accident investigation for accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries on county roadways.
Manages all sign department personnel to include hiring, training, progressive discipline, and termination.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.