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Performs transportation planning and engineering work, manages consultants and coordinating the development of long-range capital surface transportation projects and programs. Oversees various projects including installing, designing, and maintaining traffic signals, traffic control signs, traffic counts and pavement stripping.
Supervises and directs the operation of the Traffic Engineering Division including development and maintenance of its goals and objectives, preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures, negotiating design contracts and change orders.
Works with Metropolitan Planning Technical committees, serves as the liaison with state and local agencies. Develops and maintains agreements, handles the planning, design and traffic operations of roads, networks, terminals, and abutting land and relationships with other modes of transportation for the achievement of safe and efficient travel.
Manages division personnel matters to include hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisals and related activities. Reviews the work of staff for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed. Administers adequate training programs for Divisional employees.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Department Director of Public Works.
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