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OT Status Legend:
Non-Exempt = Hourly Position
Exempt = Salaried Position
Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:

*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust

All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the above values.

 
Job Description
SIGNS & MARKINGS FIELD SUPERVISOR

Pay Grade: 23                FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Group: Supervisory (S)        Class Code: S044
Effective Date: 7/01            Revision Date:     9/02, 8/03, 7/05, 2/10    

Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to supervise the work of the Signs and Markings Section, including the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of City traffic control signs and pavement marking for City streets and parking lots. An employee in this class may be assigned to other duties in the City's Public Works Department. This class is subject to emergency call-out and must be able to work overtime including nights and weekends and stand-by as required.

Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Supervise and participates as needed, in the design, fabrication, installation, removal and maintenance of City street, traffic control, construction, special events, and other signs;
Supervises and participates in street and parking lot striping, including crosswalks, stop bars, arrows, lane markings, school markings, and parking lots;
Schedules and prioritizes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, departments, contractors; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; oversees, coordinates and conducts training activities;
Reviews and inspects the work of assigned crew to assure the work quality, and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities;
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, counsels, disciplines and completes performance appraisals;
Conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations;
Notifies residents and businesses of work being performed; responds to citizen complaints, and property damage claims, then suggests and recommends corrective measures as necessary to resolve issues;
Monitors work environment and the use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals. Ensures compliance with safety procedures including, Traffic/Barricade compliance according to the City Traffic Barricading Manual;
Develops, implements and trains crew; instructs crew in work techniques and the proper use and maintenance of all equipment and the appropriate environmental and hazardous material handling and storage procedures;
Prepares daily activity reports, including complaint resolutions, maintenance and repair logs, vehicle inspection forms, and other technical and statistical documentation;
Performs various administrative tasks; establishes operating procedures and standards; provides budgetary input; tracks expenditures; reviews purchases requisitions or expenditures of assigned staff and reviews time sheets;
Assists in writing bid specifications on equipment; inspects, tests and evaluates incoming supplies, materials and equipment;
Inspects traffic control devices and pavement markings to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations;
Reviews and assesses requests for new or modified signs; May assist in design and fabrication of traffic signs, other exterior signs, interior building signs, ADA and life safety signs, and various other signs using a computer design software and plotter; Costs job requests;
May operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include the main line striping truck and computerized sign making machines;
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; approves and/or initiates orders for new/replacement materials.
Oversees and monitors work of contractors; inspects work to ensure quality and compliance with terms of contracts and regulatory compliance, reviews contractor price quotes;
Identifies, locates and marks utilities, in accordance with "Arizona Blue Stake" requirements; Oversees computerized blue stake reports;
Oversees the general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety;
Assists with updating the Traffic Sign Design Manual and Striping Design Manual;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Supervisory, employee evaluation, and training methods;
Methods, materials, tools, and standard practice for the design, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of street and traffic control signs including standard design layout and the use of borders, margins, alignment, and letter spacing;
Methods, materials, tools, and standard practice for the design and application pavement markings;
Specialized tools and equipment, including computers and applicable software, for sign design and fabrication;
Specialized tools and equipment for street marking and striping;
Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation;
Traffic control/barricade procedures;
Federal, State, City and Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and City Traffic Barricade Manual specifications governing placement of street markings and traffic signs;
Maricopa Association of Government Standards;
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance standards;
Federal, State and County OSHA regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices, including handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions;
Establish project priorities and assign work orders, materials, staff and equipment and other resources for timely completion of projects;
Read and interpret work orders, maps, blueprints, technical specifications and operational manuals for vehicles and equipment;
Read and interpret striping layouts;
Perform basic mathematical calculations in order to calculate quantities, distances, measures and weights;
Operate power equipment;
Operate hand tools;
Operate and train employees in the safe and efficient use of all motor vehicles and related equipment required for completion of work assignments including the main line striping truck;
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software and demonstrate proficiency to prepare work orders, daily work logs, email and timesheets and assists other staff with related questions;
Prepare reports, including work orders, activity reports, and maintenance logs;
Communicate effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, other City departments and other employees.

Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Studies Manager.


Supervision Exercised:
Supervises and evaluates the work of technical personnel in the signs and marking unit.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
Five (5) years experience in design, fabrication and installation of traffic control devices and pavement markings including two years lead or supervisory experience; and
Ability to obtain and maintain the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certifications in the following:
Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification; and
Sign and Marking Level II Certification; and
Traffic Signal Level I Certification; and
Valid Commercial Arizona Driver's License Class B; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Work Environment:
The primary duties of this class are performed in a fabrication shop and outdoor environment that includes exposure to adverse weather conditions, vehicular traffic, and other hazardous involving the use of power tools and equipment and hazardous materials.

Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, discern emergency signals and vehicle backup warnings, and communicate with other employees and the public;
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, technical documents and diagrams;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate power equipment and hand tools;
Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects 50 pounds for varying distances;
Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to work on lifts and in a hazardous environment;
Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to arid desert conditions, i.e. prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months.