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Commissioner of Traffic Management
Salary
$80,724.80 - $136,572.80 Annually
Location
Toledo, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00425
Department
Transportation
Division
Traffic Management
Opening Date
02/13/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
Note: Individuals possessing a current and active Professional Engineer license may receive additional compensation depending on qualifications.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction, oversee personnel managing multi-modal traffic management operations. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating temporary and special events traffic control, traffic sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance, traffic signal installation and maintenance, pavement markings, damage prevention; and various permit processes. Additionally, lead personnel in traffic engineering, overseeing traffic studies, zoning coordination, community mobility studies, pedestrian safety programs, design and construction management of signal and other transportation projects. Responsibilities extend to maintenance and capital planning, and service requests for traffic related matters. Lastly, directs personnel responsible for GIS activities related to division processes, asset management, and other GIS needs of the division and department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Sets the tone and direction of the Division of Traffic Management
+ Provides managerial direction for all operational activities related to the provision of Traffic Management.
+ Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the Division of Traffic Management.
+ Evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.
+ Directs administrative, fiscal and personnel operations.
+ Develops, controls, and administers the budget of the division.
+ Keeps abreast of current developments and community needs and makes recommendations to the Director, Mayor and City Council on present and future projects.
+ Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to divisional activities.
+ Coordinates news releases, reports, correspondence and other materials as required.
+ Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same.
+ Handles disciplinary hearings.
+ May suspend employees for major infractions pending a disciplinary hearing.
+ Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.
+ Reviews and approves personnel actions with the Division of Traffic Management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
+ Basic surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
+ Instruments and equipment used in survey work preferred.
+ Operations, services, and activities of a traffic services program.
+ Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
+ Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
+ City construction standards and electrical codes.
+ Labor management agreements.
Skill in:
+ Operating and setting up of survey instruments, tools, and hand-held data collection computer.
+ Reading and interpreting construction plans.
+ Use of current cadastral survey equipment, data recorders, and office software for data processing.
+ Strong leadership skills
+ Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
+ Excellent oral communications skills
+ Excellent writing skills
Ability to:
+ Engage with community, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, business owners and the general public.
+ Be flexible and adaptable.
+ Effectively plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work assignments and tasks.
+ Influence staff and employees to carry out change management is critical.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
+ Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or have a Professional Engineer license in another state. Individuals without a State of Ohio Professional Engineer License must obtain an Ohio Professional Engineer License within one (1) year of hire date.
+ Five (5) years of responsible administrative/management experience in the Traffic/Transportation Engineering field implementing projects and supervising employees
OR
+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or planning field
+ Seven (7) years of responsible administrative/management experience in the Traffic/Transportation field involving engineering or traffic systems (signals, signs, pavement markings) operations.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
+ Registered Professional Engineer Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit. The employee will frequently write. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. This position will occasionally require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. This position will occasionally require hours of work outside the normal work week and occasionally on weekends.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will work outdoors frequently. Occasional travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) ###-####.
Class code: Commissioner- Public Services (7375).
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employees selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employees bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employees annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link:
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link:
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employees retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employees paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employees behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employees retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employees paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?
+ Yes
+ No
02
If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
03
What is your highest level of education?
+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.
+ Some College
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
+ Doctorate Degree
+ None of the above
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If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?
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How many years of responsible administrative/management experience in the Traffic/Transportation Engineering field implementing projects and supervising employees do you have?
+ More than Seven (7) years of experience
+ Six (6) years but less than Seven (7) years of experience
+ Five (5) years but less than Six (6) years of experience
+ Four (4) years but less than Five (5) years of experience
+ Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience
+ Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
+ One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
+ Less than One (1) year experience
+ No experience
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Describe your administrative/management experience in the Traffic/Transportation Engineering field implementing projects and supervising employees.
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Are you registered in the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer?
+ Yes
+ No
+ I am a registered Professional Engineer in a State other than Ohio
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Address
One Government Center Ste 1920
Toledo, Ohio, 43604
Phone
419-###-####
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