ASSISTANT TOWN DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 1686
An employee in this class assists the Director in directing and
coordinating the work of a technical and clerical staff engaged in engineering
studies, statistical research and education for the purpose of achieving a
better level of traffic safety. The
incumbent recommends appropriate measures to improve traffic safety. The employee works with the Director in
developing an effective program for the diagnosis of traffic safety problems
and for remedying them. Performs
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
in directing studies of road conditions, capacity, volume, speeds and traffic
variations;
Assists in directing
studies of causes of accidents in high incidence locations, evaluates data
provided by subordinates, and recommends highway and intersection modifications
and placement of additional lights and traffic controls where the need is
indicated;
Conducts meetings with
agencies and individuals interested in improved traffic regulations and traffic
safety and works to achieve cooperation between public and private sectors;
Assists
in directing studies of vehicular, human and environmental factors contributive
to accidents;
Assists in directing
studies of effectiveness of safety devices and extent of their use when
accidents occur;
May supervise field and
maintenance crews engaged in street light maintenance and repairs.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the
principles of traffic engineering; good knowledge of the technique and
interpretation of statistical studies of traffic accidents and projected
traffic loads; good knowledge of highway design, as related to traffic safety
and flow; ability to plan and supervise the work of technical and clerical
personnel; ability to present reports clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
officials, the staff and the public; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field, and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of traffic engineering, traffic safety, highway planning or transportation planning, at least one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or,
(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of traffic engineering, traffic safety, highway planning or transportation planning, at least one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or,
(c) Graduation from a
standard senior high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and eight
(8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of traffic
engineering, traffic safety, highway planning or transportation planning, at
least one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or,
(d) An equivalent
combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b)
and (c).
R09/2704
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive