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PURPOSE
OF THE POSITION: The purpose of this position is to perform
professional work relating to traffic management and transportation
planning within the City. The work also involves the review
of, and planning for, the location, design, construction,
maintenance and operation of proposed public and/or commercial
road, building and other civil engineering and transportation
planning and/or management projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor Degree with major
course work in civil engineering and/or transportation planning
or a related field, plus three (3) years related transportation
engineering experience, preferably related to public works
projects and involving project management to include supervision
of personnel. Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the
Florida Department of Professional Regulation is required.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida
Driver’s License is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Knowledge of civil engineering and transportation
planning principles, concepts, design methods, practices,
procedures, processes and operations, including computer
modeling techniques and applications.
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Knowledge of the managerial, operational, administrative,
political, environmental, and other issues pertaining to
municipal planning activities, building, zoning and housing
codes and related ordinances, regulations and other requirements.
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Knowledge of contracts and other legal documents relating
to project planning and approval.
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Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in inspection
and testing of materials used in the construction of civil
engineering projects.
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Knowledge of program planning/project management and evaluation
principles and procedures.
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Knowledge of potential safety hazards and applicable safety
precautions.
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Skill in the use and maintenance of engineering tools, equipment
and/or instruments.
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Skill in the development, management and manipulation of
databases.
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Ability to plan, direct, manage and supervise subordinate
staff.
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Ability to analyze and interpret engineering plans, specifications,
drawings and related data.
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Ability to make engineering computations, engineering drawings
and plans.
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Ability to plan and review projects, make accurate cost and
environmental impact estimates, and to inspect work for compliance
with plans, specifications and regulatory requirements.
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Ability to prepare and present complete, accurate and coherent
reports and analyses.
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Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally
and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with Engineering Department staff, staff of other City Departments
and Offices, other governmental entities, vendors, developers,
contractors and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Evaluates proposed public and/or commercial construction
projects for compliance with the City’s Traffic Concurrency
Management Plan, and county, state and federal government
traffic management and environmental protection requirements.
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Prepares analyses of proposed Traffic Concurrency Management
Plan amendments, formulates models, integrating data and
comments from governmental officials and the general public.
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Assists the Assistant City Engineer in the overall implementation
of the City’s Traffic Concurrency Management System.
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Plans, develops and conducts special studies relative to
preparation, updating and maintenance of the City’s
Traffic Management and Transportation Plans.
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Develops or supervises the preparation of various statistical
analyses and planning studies for the maintenance and updating
of the City’s capital improvement programs.
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Coordinates with the Metropolitan Planning Organization and
other regional planning agencies and activities in the development
of programs addressing the City’s transportation infrastructure
needs.
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Prepares or supervises the preparation of recommendations
to the Planning Board, Development Review Committee and City
Commission on traffic management and transportation planning
issues.
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As assigned, represents the Department and makes presentations
to the Planning Board, Development Review Committee and City
Commission on traffic management and transportation planning
issues.
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Reviews traffic impact and transportation planning studies
and provides appropriate comments and recommendations regarding
potential effects on the City’s Traffic Management
and Transportation Plans.
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Responds to complaints from and makes presentations to governmental
bodies and public entities.
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The intent of this class description is to provide a representative
summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that
would be required of classifications given this title and
shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties
and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent
may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this job description.
PUBLIC
CONTACT:
Contacts are an essential component of this position. Frequent
contacts are required with developers, contractors, consultants
and governmental and public entities concerned with traffic
and transportation issues. Contacts with City, county and
federal traffic management and transportation planning officials
and staff are required to coordinate technical, legal and
regulatory issues. Contacts with employees of other City
Departments involve primarily issues related to planning
and project coordination. Other public contacts may be required
from time to time to explain City traffic management and
transportation planning systems and projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision
of the Department Head or designated representative. Direct
supervision is minimal concerning day-to-day activities.
Completed work is reviewed primarily in terms of results
achieved and in the maintenance of effective and harmonious
work contacts. Incumbent is required to use considerable
initiative, judgment and ingenuity in planning and executing
the work.
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED:
Supervises Transportation Team staff and other related personnel
as assigned.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: This
is light work requiring the exertion of 20 pounds of force
occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. The
work requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate
computer equipment and for reviewing, checking, preparing
and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is
required to have sufficient hearing ability to perceive information
at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required
to operate equipment in performance of duties.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS: Under the direction of and
responsible to the Department Head or designated representative.
Revised 5/12/04
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