What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streets and Traffic Manager position at City of Casper, WY?
Class Summary
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIRED
Incumbent is responsible for overseeing the activities and operations relating to street and traffic initiatives, including analyzing street conditions, preparing long term maintenance and repair plans, prioritizing and coordinating street repair and replacement, and snow removal efforts.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Receives general guidance from the Chief Operating Officer.
Typical Class Essential Duties
1. Exercises supervisory authority over assigned division to include: authorizes time-off; approves payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
2. Coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for street and traffic maintenance activities including facility repair, renovation, replacement, and maintenance.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Streets and Traffic Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures. Sets objectives and procedures for workgroup(s) within the division.
4. Supervises in-house maintenance, repairs, construction and demolition activities on public streets.
5. Assists the Engineering Department in developing recommendations for future street and traffic capital improvement projects.
6. Prepares, recommends, and manages the division budget; approves and controls expenditures.
7. Manages and oversees the fleet of vehicles and equipment in the Streets and Traffic Division; coordinates preventative vehicle and equipment maintenance programs with the Fleet Manager; prepares and reviews Street and Traffic equipment bid specifications.
8. Coordinates departmental activities and priorities with other City departments and external agencies; attends meetings to receive and convey information
9. Initiates “Incident Command” during large snow events, establishes employee work schedules and plow routes.
10. Responds to and resolves citizen concerns and complaints.
11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
2. Coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for street and traffic maintenance activities including facility repair, renovation, replacement, and maintenance.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Streets and Traffic Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures. Sets objectives and procedures for workgroup(s) within the division.
4. Supervises in-house maintenance, repairs, construction and demolition activities on public streets.
5. Assists the Engineering Department in developing recommendations for future street and traffic capital improvement projects.
6. Prepares, recommends, and manages the division budget; approves and controls expenditures.
7. Manages and oversees the fleet of vehicles and equipment in the Streets and Traffic Division; coordinates preventative vehicle and equipment maintenance programs with the Fleet Manager; prepares and reviews Street and Traffic equipment bid specifications.
8. Coordinates departmental activities and priorities with other City departments and external agencies; attends meetings to receive and convey information
9. Initiates “Incident Command” during large snow events, establishes employee work schedules and plow routes.
10. Responds to and resolves citizen concerns and complaints.
11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
- Tools and equipment used in the Street and Traffic Divisions.
- Principles of public works construction including street, storm drain, traffic control, street lighting, and signalization of streets.
- Current trends and innovations in street and traffic maintenance.
- Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules, and regulations relating to the various aspects of street and traffic management.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of street and traffic management.
- Procedures, methods and techniques of street and traffic services.
- Theories, principles, and practices of street and traffic maintenance.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
- Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
- Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and developing employees.
- Recordkeeping principles.
- Computers and related software applications.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
- Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
- Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
- Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to street and traffic management.
- Plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis and regulations relating to street and traffic management.
- Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
- Set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
- Compose appropriate recommendations and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Present accurate and reliable reports which contain findings, set direction, and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals and end results.
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
- Apply and convey technical expertise.
- Comply with municipal budgeting practices.
- Select, supervise, mentor, train, and develop staff.
- Provide effective leadership and direction.
- Coordinate, manage, and oversee the work of personnel.
- Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Estimating time, materials, tools, and equipment requirements.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or other technical drawings.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Basic principles of budgeting.
- Allocating limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Providing customer service.
- Technical writing.
- Mentoring and developing employees.
- Delegating and prioritizing work.
- Public speaking.
- Project management.
- Time management.
- Conflict resolution.
- Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
- Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, and the general public.
- Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
- Operating modern office equipment, including computer software, and operating systems/applications.
Training, Experience & Certifications
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction technology, civil engineering, building and trade construction or a closely related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor.
- Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Class B commercial driver’s license, preferred.
Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.
Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
- Emergency response/rescue
- Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
- Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
- Writing or modifying code, maintaining, or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
- CDL operations and driving
- Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
- Creating or modifying health, financial, security and/or risk documents or assessments
- Working with or directing minors
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
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Working at the City of Casper
The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344.
Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits!
- CIGNA Health
- Delta Dental
- VSP Vision
- Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending
- MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care
- Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Options
- Life Insurance
- 457/IRA Retirement Options
- Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Shield/ID Shield
- Ten Paid Holidays Annually
- Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.
- Public Employee Pension Plan:
- Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25%
- Law Enforcement Pension Plan
- Employer 10.6% Employee 6.6%
- Paid Fire B Pension Plan
- Employer 16.00% Employee 11.245%
- Public Employee Pension Plan:
Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Cordico - Mobile Wellness Ap: On-demand access to relevant trusted and effective wellness resources.
Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.
Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.
Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:
Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.
Annual Employee Golf Tournament - Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.
Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.
Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.
Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.
Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.
