Position Summary The Traffic Design Supervisor will generally supervise the project traffic design development activities of the Traffic Design Unit within Highway Safety. The main duties of this position are overseeing the reviews of roadway improvement projects related to the design development process of the 25% - Final Design. An ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience developing the traffic aspects of the roadway improvement projects through the MassDOT design development process, traffic and safety engineering analysis, as well as excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise the Traffic Design Unit: working with other Traffic Design Supervisors for Pre-25% to delegate project reviews to Traffic Design Review Staff for Advertising Projects. Technical review of 25% plans, functional design reports, 75%, 100%, PS&E design submissions for traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and review of comments and supervise staffs' reviews. Review of projects through the MassDOT Permit, and Advertising process. Coordination with District Permit Engineers, District Traffic Engineers, and Project Managers to ensure adherence to State guidelines and schedules. Participate in various project meetings, including: 25%-PSE related meetings, comment resolution, etc., and/or delegate to staff. Maintain the Traffic Signal Regulation and Maintenance Agreement records. Assist the Chair of the Qualified Traffic Control Equipment Committee to maintain the processes for adding to and maintaining the Qualified Traffic Control Equipment List. Review all letters and technical memoranda prepared by the traffic review staff to ensure accuracy of technical details and overall quality. Represent Traffic and Safety Engineering on various committees/board and participate in the meetings for Design Justification Committee, Design Consultant Selection Committees, Architectural and Engineering Board, etc., as invited. Train Traffic Design Review staff in process and technical resources for design reviews. Supervise staff's quality and timeliness of work associated with 25%-PSE Design reviews. Preferred Qualifications Extensive knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other standards and regulations governing the use of traffic control devices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with project development, design and/or review. Experience with traffic control devices, equipment, materials, safety, and operations. Proficiency with HCS, Synchro, Vissim, Sidra, and SimTraffic. Strong project management and leadership skills. Unit E Sign-On Bonus This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus ("Signing Bonus") if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period. About MassDOT The 4,000 employees of?Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)?take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at?mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.? Minimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below. Substitutions I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineeringor civil engineering technologymay be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineeringor civil engineering technologymay be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineeringmay be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Engineering Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation Title: *Traffic Design Supervisor (Civil Engineer V) Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 2500087H
