Specialist, Traffic Assessment
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| Company: | City of Ottawa |
| Contract type: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full time |
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Requisition ID: 11843 Department: Public Works Dept. Service: Traffic Services Branch: Traffic, Safety & Mobility Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $87 068,80 - $105 951,30 annually (2022 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Engineering Application Close: 18/04/2024
JOB SUMMARY
Road Safety and Traffic Investigations is responsible for coordinating and directing traffic investigations, collecting, analyzing and processing traffic field data, and developing procedures to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians through the continuous review of evolving traffic and collision patterns and the timely revision of speed limits and upgraded traffic control devices. The unit manages the implementation, monitoring, assessment, refinement and development of installation criteria for traffic control devices and safety initiatives such as the Community Safety Zone Program and Adult Crossing Guard Program to maximize their effectiveness, and is responsible for the investigation of fatal collisions to determine the role of the road and its infrastructure in the cause or severity of those collisions.
You are responsible for: supervising a Traffic Investigations and Surveys Unit responsible for traffic control measures and infrastructure on city streets and arterial roadways; resolving traffic safety and operational inquiries by prioritizing and initiating studies and reviews; coordinating resources for a wide range of investigations to ensure the safety and efficiency of the city’s road network and consistency for all road users; initiating, designing, managing and approving/authorizing the implementation of a wide range of traffic control safety measures including intersection controls, establishment/review of speed limits, regulatory and warning signs, information and guide signs, pavement marking initiatives, parking and curb use strategies and corrective roadway modification schemes.
You also: communicate information regarding program policies, administration, implementation and evaluation to senior staff, elected officials, special interest groups and the public; prepare associated technical policies, correspondence, reports, surveys and public notices; and contribute to ongoing service delivery and service improvement initiatives in the branch.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Civil Engineering or Planning, or related field with a transportation focus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, to include a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in transportation engineering related to the application of traffic control measures and policies and regulations, geometric design, sign design, pavement marking design, road safety and traffic management for construction projects
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with Ontario Professional Planners Institute OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario is desirable
KNOWLEDGE
Extensive knowledge of general transportation issues
Knowledge of technical standards including the Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, local Traffic and Parking By-laws and TAC/MTO Geometric Design Manuals
Regulatory requirements for traffic signage and pavement markings
Investigative techniques for traffic surveys, road safety audits, and site investigations
Specialized equipment such as digital speed display signs, speed radar trailers, laser and radar speed measuring devices, video and digital camera equipment and a range of traffic control devices
Processes for documenting/maintaining documentation of all traffic investigations and fatal accident investigations including technical and geometric data, digital photographs and records for historical files
Corporate, departmental and branch policies and procedures
Working knowledge of Corporate Human Resource policies and the principles of supervision in a unionized environment
Project management principles and techniques
Corporate financial and procurement procedures and policies
Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal government structure and jurisdictions relating to transportation matters
Knowledge of computer applications specific to the work, including computer applications specific to the work
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff, in order to manage operational, financial, human and contracted resources
Able to supervise, lead, coach, support, train and motivate staff, coordinate/assign work, provide direct supervision to others, and to manage work quality, scheduling and completion
Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work and that of others, to manage a high volume of projects and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
Able to identify and analyze problems, and work collaboratively with a team to develop realistic solutions to problems involving budget constraints, limited resources, scheduling, technical and other difficulties
Able to work collaboratively with other branch staff and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
Able to prepare contractual documents, manage contracted work, and foster good working relationships with external contractors in order to achieve Branch objectives
Able to organize and facilitate public consultation processes in relation to traffic safety measures and school/road safety awareness
Possess computer literacy in applications such as MS Office Suite, SAP,
Able to perform data analysis, formulate recommendations, and create and maintain reports
Possess effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Possess strong documentation, report writing and presentation skills
Able to develop and maintain excellent relations with councillors, the public, special interest groups, community associations, Police Services, city staff and consultants
Demonstrate leadership and initiative
Able to think analytically, and be attentive to accuracy and detail
Able to demonstrate sound judgement
Flexible and adaptable
Team oriented
Discreet and tactful when dealing with sensitive matters.
Willing to work flexible hours including evenings
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with 0 demerit points accumulated
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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