Traffic Sign Installation Supervisor

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

Introduction The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Transportation Solutions Division . Summary Statement Incumbents in this class supervise the sign installation/pavement marking section. Their primary function is to plan, schedule, assign and direct the effective use of resources. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Six months experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in traffic sign installation.
• Six months experience in inventory control which includes ordering, receiving, tracking, storing and handling inventory; disbursing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Six months experience in interpreting the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.
• Knowledge of estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, schedules and assigns work to be completed in accordance with productivity standards.
• Monitors work underway, resolves technical problems and ensures compliance with policies, standards and schedules.
• Monitors contract work underway for compliance with contract terms and specifications, approves progress payments and recommends approval of final payments.
• Ensures that traffic controls in construction and maintenance work zones are appropriate for the traffic characteristics and work operations underway, and develops traffic control plans for construction detours.
• Prepares reports accounting for materials, man-hours and equipment used on projects.
• Requisitions materials for signing and marking operations and approves use of materials from stock.
• Receives and investigates public inquiries regarding signs or markings and takes necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinates with utility companies prior to installation to assure utility line clearances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed