Occ. Code
2111000
ASSISTANT
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR, NS 2111000
TRAFFIC
SUPERVISOR, NS 2111200
New York
State Department of Civil Service
Classification
Standard
BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES
Positions in this title
series perform traffic control activities in a Thruway Division. Incumbents
monitor and assist with the coordination of traffic management; conduct
accident investigations; review and assist in compliance with Thruway Authority
Traffic Operations policies; conduct safety meetings; and provide for the
disposition of abandoned vehicles.
These positions are
classified only at the Thruway Authority.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
ASSISTANT TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR: monitors tandem
trailer operations; conducts daily surveillance of roadways and rights-of-way;
investigates advertising/logo sign proposals; monitors services provided by
authorized garages; assists in ensuring availability of emergency services to
travelers; assists in delivering training related to traffic safety; reviews
construction and Thruway traffic control for compliance; inspects vehicles
operating under Special Hauling Permits; and serves as liaison to State Police
and military activity within the Division.
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR: manages inventory of authorized Thruway garages;
coordinates traveler emergency services; coordinates abandoned vehicle program;
oversees advertising programs such as devices, logos and sign boards; conducts
investigations on behalf of Legal Department; prepares the program's budget;
plans the use and expansion of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) resources;
and
performs the full range of supervisory duties.
ILLUSTRATIVE
DUTIES
ASSISTANT TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Monitors and assists with Traffic Incident Management;
responds to and represents the Thruway Authority at on-scene or off-scene
incident command posts; gathers and distributes real-time incident information;
assists with recommendation and implementation of regional intelligent transportation
support activities; assists in the facilitation of local and regional detours
internally and with outside agencies.
Performs traffic control activities within a
Thruway Division and ensures compliance with the Traffic Safety Manual, the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and New York State
Standard Specifications.
Conducts initial investigations of
accidents/incidents that cause injury or fatality to customers or employees,
damage to Thruway Authority property or equipment, and /or potential Authority
liability.
Assists in the coordination of a traffic
management system based on the utilization of Regional Traffic Management
Centers, such as the Capital District Traffic Management Center, and Hudson
Valley Traffic Management Center, developed with other transportation agencies.
Conducts the regular surveillance of Division
roadways and rights-of-way to ensure optimum travel conditions.
Monitors service provided by authorized towing garages
and commercial road service providers.
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Oversees inspections of contractors work zone
projects for compliance with construction specification plan.
Prepares reports of work zone compliance with rules
and regulations of the Highway Safety Operational Requirements for use by the
Thruway Division Engineer.
Oversees the initial investigations of serious accidents/incidents
which cause injury or fatality to patrons or employees and/or damage to Thruway
Authority property or equipment. Conducts or directs investigations on behalf
of the Authority's Legal Department to determine the validity of patrons'
negligence claims involving conditions of the physical plant or actions of Authority
personnel.
Assesses the agency's implementation of
Emergency Response Plans at the accident/ incident site and follows up with a
written evaluation of incident for use by Authority departments. Ensures the
availability of emergency services to travelers in accordance with the
Emergency Response Plan.
Coordinates the instruction of fire and
ambulance personnel in Thruway emergency response procedures, rules, and
regulations.
Organizes the traffic management system based
on the utilization of Regional Traffic Management Centers (Capital District
Traffic Management Center) developed with other transportation agencies and
Emergency Services.
Monitors delivery of training to field maintenance
employees related to use of Traffic Safety Manual.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
ASSISTANT TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Open
Competitive:
four years of experience in one or any combination of the following:
investigating on-scene
motor vehicle accidents, and preparing motor vehicle
accident/incident reports in a position with responsibility for either safety
control or vehicular traffic; working in Incident Management with
multijurisdictional agencies; and reviewing traffic control and compliance
within a multilane divided highway.
Promotion:
one year
of service EITHER 1. in a position
allocated to Grade 10 or higher; OR 2.
as a Construction Equipment Operator Light, Grade 9.
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
Open
Competitive:
five years of experience in one or any combination of the following:
investigating on-scene
motor vehicle accidents/incidents, and preparing motor
vehicle accident reports in a position with responsibility for either safety
control or vehicular traffic; working in Incident Management with
multijurisdictional agencies; and reviewing traffic control and compliance
within a multilane divided highway.
Promotion:
one
year of service as an Assistant Traffic Supervisor.
Date: 4/19
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the
nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they
describe. Standards cannot and do not
include all of the work that might be appropriately
performed by a class. The minimum
qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time
the Classification Standard was written.
Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information
on minimum requirements for appointment or examination.