Traffic Design Supervisor; Civil Engineer V

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.

• 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.

• 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 Sim Traffic.

• Strong project management and leadership skills.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent 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.

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 /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.

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 Mass Careers account to apply.

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