State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box Lansing, MI POSITION DESCRIPTION

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1 CS-214 Rev 11/2013 State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box Lansing, MI POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Code 1. TRAENGAD16R This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete this form as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position. 2.Employee s Name (Last, First, M.I.) Vacant 8.Department/Agency Transportation 3.Employee Identification Number 9.Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) Highways 4.Civil Service Position Code Description Transportation Engineer Division Development 5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position) TSC Traffic and Safety Engineer 11.Section North Region 6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor Matt Radulski, Engineer Manager Licensed Unit Gaylord TSC 7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor Jay Gailitis, State Area Manager Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work 1088 M-32 East, Gaylord, MI :30 am-4:30 pm, Mon-Fri (hours may vary) 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position This is a senior position specializing in the areas of traffic/safety, work zone safety and mobility, traffic incident management, traffic signal monitoring and recommendations, and Safety Program Coordination. This position utilizes Region and TSC staffs, contract agencies, direct maintenance crews, contractors, and other resources to accomplish safe efficient movement of persons and goods on the state trunkline system within the TSC. This position acts as the TSC's traffic and safety expert and provides support to the Transportation Service Center for region wide uniformity and consistency. This position also includes other areas such as construction work zone review, design plan review, and maintenance support and safety reviews. This position requires meeting tight deadlines and resolving issues to insure the successful implementation and operation of MDOT services and products. Successful and continuing customer contact is a requirement for this position. This position involves the most complex work in the area of traffic and safety engineering. Page 1

2 15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty. Duty 1 List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. General Summary of Duty 1 80 Serve as the Transportation Service Center Traffic and Safety Engineer. Provide expertise and support to the TSC for traffic and safety uniformity and consistency. Assist with resolving traffic and safety issues within the TSC area. Utilize traffic engineering standards, guides, principles. Support the Toward Zero Deaths mission. Build, strengthen and maintain TSC external customer base. Conduct mobility analyses and prepare Transportation Management Plans. Participate in plan reviews for proposed projects for input of safety related work items. Coordinate and conduct data collection for analysis. Work zone compliance reviews Prepare preliminary and final maintaining traffic and mobility plans. Work with all areas of the TSC and region the require traffic and safety support, analysis, and recommendations. Perform field reviews of areas to be affected by construction and determine methods of handling traffic during construction to minimize adverse impacts on traffic. Prepare correspondence relating to recommended design and/or traffic control. Develop plans for elimination of roadside hazards as part of safety upgrading program on state trunklines. Conduct field reviews and analyze traffic data and perform calculations. Traffic signal assessment and recommendations Assist TSC manager/operations engineer with traffic issues that arise during active projects and normal operations. Duty 2 General Summary of Duty 2 10 Provide technical support and recommendations for permits that invoice traffic and safety implications. Recommend approval or denial of commercial driveway applications. Utilize standards, guidelines, and judgment to respond to customer requests for use of MDOT right-of-way. Review and recommend approval/disapproval of commercial and residential driveway applications as related to drainage, traffic and safety, design, and construction concerns. Assist in the coordination of needed utility relocations with utility companies. Ensure uniformity in driveway design and approvals, as well as other permit applications, as it relates to the safety and integrity of MDOT right-of-way. Review right-of-way permit applications for traffic concerns. Recommend solutions to provide for the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods. Meet with consultants, developers, local governmental agencies, and private individuals regarding access, geometrics, and traffic control along state trunk lines. Page 2

3 Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 5 Provide engineering support to our maintenance coordinator and for our operational focus. Coordinator for the local safety Initiative. Mobility measurements. Winter levels of service uniformity reviews. Safety assessment and recommendations. Expert advisement and input at Winter Operations Workshops. Roadway safety analysis and coordination with TMC to propose maintenance-funded safety projects. Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 5 Design and prepare preliminary and final plans for highways, drainage, and miscellaneous highway facilities. Prepare preliminary and final design plans using MDOT "CADD" package including Microstation and Geopak. Prepare detailed cost estimates using AASHTO Pre-construct Program. Scope future projects utilizing new scoping manual and assist in preparing a five-year plan for the TSC. Attend scope verification, plan reviews, OEC meetings, and incorporate findings in the plans. Assist in the review and partially completed plans of other department staff, local agencies and consultants for completeness and adherence to current standards, specification and methods. Participate in post construction reviews to evaluate the projects and note suggestions for future projects. Assist construction personnel with questions related to design plans. Prepare preliminary and final right of way plans. Prepare information and exhibits for public review, hearings or informational meetings. Review PPMS networks and maintain project schedule. Assemble design package for letting. Page 3

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5 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. Decisions on complex work methods. Decisions regarding technical issues and implementation of traffic control devices, and their effect on the motoring public. Decisions regarding traffic and permit regulations, concepts and policy. Decision making can occur at the TSC level. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor s review. When activities in question relate to established Department policies, standards and procedures. When additional funding for projects must be obtained. Unique situations with no precedent, policy or prior procedure. 18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions is this position physically exposed to on the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions. Frequent travel to TSC projects. Walking on uneven terrain including climbing up and down roadway slopes. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Moving in and out of traffic on foot. Climbing under bridges, over water, wading in water, and continually working near heavy traffic occurs almost daily and requires good physical condition and agility. Moving in and around an office setting including sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Occasional overnight travel to training classes. 19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) NAME CLASS TITLE NAME CLASS TITLE 20. This position s responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): Complete and sign service ratings. Provide formal written counseling. Approve leave requests. Approve time and attendance. Orally reprimand. Assign work. Approve work. Review work. Provide guidance on work methods. Train employees in the work. Page 5

6 22. Do you agree with the responses for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes 23. What are the essential functions of this position? The essential duties of this position are having a full understanding of traffic and safety engineering concepts, and having the ability to handle the most complex duties in traffic and safety support to design, construction, maintenance, and operational functions of the TSC. 24. Indicate specifically how the position s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. Removed "Coordinate traffic incident management engagement for the North Region" from Duty 1. Removed "Incident management engagement with local agencies" from Duty 3. Changed the name of a software package from MDOT Transport Program to AASHTO Pre-construct Program. Updated minimum education box to reflect what is in the Civil Service Job Specification. 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? The Gaylord TSC covers a seven county area which provides customer service to the public, contract counties, business agencies, and municipalities. This includes coordinating construction projects, designing road and bridge projects, developing maintaining traffic plans, issuing permits and evaluating and inspecting bridges and culverts. This position is essential to all of the work areas listed. The main tasks of this position dealing with plan production, local agency project review, and construction oversight, are essential to implementing MDOT's five year plan. Page 6

7 26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position? EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering. EXPERIENCE: Transportation Engineer 12 - Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The ability to speak and write effectively is essential to this position. Also required is the ability to work as a team member, make presentations before groups,and meet and deal effectively with others. Resourcefulness and the ability to use initiative in carrying out an assignment while working independently is also required. Ability to apply engineering principles to construction and design problems. Understanding of survey procedures and record keeping. Computer knowledge. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver's license. Continuous training as required or requested. Should be working toward P.E. registration. NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisor s Signature Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY Indicate any exceptions or additions to statements of the employee(s) or supervisors. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. Appointing Authority Signature TO BE FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEE I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Date Employee s Signature NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records. Page 7 Date