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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-175 N.C.S. 10/16/2006 Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION, PAY RANGE, AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER AND ABOLISHING TRAFFIC MANAGER WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan; and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon approval by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Traffic Engineer (as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and, WHEREAS, the pay ranges and unit assignments for the classifications as listed below, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution; and, Classification. Title _ Pa "'Ran a Per Month;. Unit Assi nmep~t Traffic Engineer $8,356.40-$-$8,774.13-$9,212.67-$10,157.33 Unit 9 - Mid- Maria ement NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V - Compensation) and, that the notice of this action has been properly posted. Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`~ day of October, ~ for 2006, by the following vote: ~ City A~mey AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt NOES: None , ~ ABSENT: Healy - - , ABSTAIN: Noue - - FJ " . ATTEST: ~ - - - .;r City Clerk Ma or - Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. ~ Page 1 ATTACHMENT A ~p,.LU ~ City of Petaluma a CLASS SPECIFICATION ~u: z85a Date: 10/16/O6 Job Class: 09TMGR Traffic Engineer Summary Plan, organize, direct, staff and control the activities, programs, and operations of the Public Works Traffic Division, including the development, review, coordination, and planning of municipal traffic systems, safety, operations and programs; supervise the work performed by subordinate staff; coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Class Characteristics General direction is provided by the Public Works Director. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel. This is a single position, management-level class. The position fulfills the requirements and responsibilities of traffic engineer as defined and described in the City's Municipal Code, Chapter 11.08, and also in other applicable City ordinances, resolutions, standards and policies. The incumbent functions as an assistant to the department director, performing duties that emphasize both field and office traffic engineering, including the design and review of capital improvement, transportation development and related engineering plans and specifications. The incumbent has advanced project management responsibilities including cost estimation, budgeting and ensuring contract compliance with engineering standards, as well as managing and directing the work of contractors as required. Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, arid demands. Duties: Plan, coordinate, supervise and perform traffic engineering and transportation planning activities; prepare or direct the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates pertaining to construction, maintenance and operation of traffic facilities and equipment; plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of assigned staff; assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies and budgets for the department. Administer, manage and support a wide variety of traffic, transportation, and other public works projects and contracts related to the development of parking lots and other public facilities, traffic channelization, the installation of control devices such as traffic signals and signs, and other traffic-related concerns; prepare and approve cost estimates and construction plans; administer contracts; research project design requirements, check computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations. Prepare budgets and requests for proposals for capital improvement projects; check legal descriptions and cost estimates; interpret plans and specifications for contractors and determine contractual compliance with engineering standards and specifications; interpret and. administer applicable ordinances related to project requirements; coordinate the signing of new projects.. Supervise and develop professional engineering plans, specifications, studies, reports, legal descriptions, contracts and correspondence; authorize progress and final payments to contractors based upon field inspection and document review; perform field inspections and surveys for projects as required. Plan, coordinate, supervise and participate in complex traffic studies; research, coordinate and prepare recommendations on traffic issues such as plan lines, street improvement programs, freeway project studies Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. Page 2 and general plan transportation elements for streets, pedestrians and bicycles; reviews and analyzes developers' street fee obligations and assessments; prepare grant applications for state and federal funding; review and prepare environmental impact reports; coordinate transportation system management programs. Provide technical support in the updating of the traffic circulation element of various City projects; review reports, plans, and maps submitted by engineers and developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City imposed requirements, and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community; interpret specifications based on City policy. Coordinate, supervise and perform the investigation of traffic-related complaints and field problems affecting the public, property owners, contractors, maintenance staff, and traffic operations; assign and oversee the collection of data; may inspect project sites to assist in solution of difficult problems; initiate and process traffic work orders. Provide administrative and traffic engineering assistance and advice to developers, contractors, consultants, City management, commissions, committees, other agencies, and the general public; resolve complaints and problems and ensure successful project completion; evaluate and make recommendations regarding environmental documents, traffic studies, and project traffic impacts on congestion, safety, and operational feasibility. Develop and recommend revised design and construction policies, procedures and standards for traffic, transportation and other public facilities; research publications and industry information sources and attend conferences and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new developments and legislation in the field of traffic and public works engineering. Represent the department and provide presentations and advice to citizen groups, the Traffic Advisory Committee, the Planning Commission, the City Council, the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Caltrans and other local, state, and regional agencies. Coordinate and manage neighborhood traffic studies with the police department, schools, Caltrans, and other related entities. Maintain and utilize advanced technology and state-of-the-art computer programs to evaluate and implement traffic safety, planning and operations improvement alternatives. Perform related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: Manage a variety of traffic engineering functions and projects. Analyze and prepare traffic-related reports, designs, specifications and plans Plan, organize, schedule, assign, direct and evaluate fhe work of others; organize work, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment. Coordinate and administer traffic-related development projects; review consultant designs; administer contracts. Plan, develop, implement and analyze traffic engineering studies; make complex engineering computations; check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities. Make sound decisions regarding complex traffic issues. Develop and administer project and operational budgets. Utilize personal computers for traffic analysis, modeling, word processing, creating spreadsheets, and other specialized functions. Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. Page 3 Analyze traffic engineering data and reports; evaluate alternatives and reach so~,nd conclusions. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and correspondence. Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, City staff, other agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, enter data into a terminal, personal computer or keyboard device; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movement. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision., distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.. The noise level' in the work environment is usually moderate. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods of traffic engineering including planning, design, and construction of traffic, transportation and public works projects. Principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, procurement, contracting and personnel management; principles and practices of effective supervision. Traffic planning and operations techniques. Environmental report processes, including those required by the California Environmental Quality Act jCEQA); land use laws and regulations. Effective contract administration methods and procedures. Traffic, transportation, and civil engineering as related to public works projects. .Effective report writing requirements and techniques. Current applicable traffic and design manuals; computers and computer modeling software. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining such knowledge and abilities would be: Education: .A bachelor's degree with major course work in traffic, transportation, or civil engineering, or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in traffic, transportation, or civil engineering. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid and current California registration as a professional Traffic Engineer is required. Possession of a valid and current California registration as a Civil Engineer is highly desirable. Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. Page 4 Possession of a driver's license that is valid in California is required. ~ecial Requirements: Must be willing to work outside normal working hours when necessary. Established: March 1990 Revised: 10/16/O6 Resolution 2006-175 N.C.S. Department: Public Works FLSA Status: Exempt Resolution No. 2006-175 N.C.S. Page S