Signs and Markings Technician Supervisor (Reserved for Signs and Markings Division Employees Only).

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of experience in a construction or traffic control role, including four (4) years of experience which were in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

Notes to Applicants
The Signs and Markings Technician Supervisor will oversee and manage the daily operations of traffic sign fabrication and field personnel performing signs, markings, and banners installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. This position will coordinate between the operational field technicians, other supervisors, and division management to ensure work is properly scheduled, resourced, tracked, and reported to ensure performance measures are met. This position will provide support directly to personnel in the field and must be experienced in both signs and markings installation and maintenance.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.

This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by you rhire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Additional Information:
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

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Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30

Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Subject to change dependent on operational needs or expectations to include nights
and/or weekends.
Job Close Date 10/08/2024 Type of Posting Division Only Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 8900 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, 78754 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience coordinating between multiple sections, divisions and/or departments.
• Experience with scheduling and time management strategies within an operational work group.
• Experience leading staff to work together to accomplish a common goal.
• A working knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TXMUTCD ).
• Experience using conflict management techniques to successfully resolve issues.
• Experience using, or working knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Knack or other Asset Management systems.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Manages field operations and staff for Signs & Markings Division, including scheduling of equipment, tools, materials, and staff resources. Interacts with project contractors, construction crews, and professional engineers. Performs quality assurance activities to ensure projects are carried out and engineered in accordance with City, State, and Federal laws. Relays project status and resource needs or requirements. Oversees and manages the maintenance and inventory of materials, supplies, vehicles, and equipment. Responds to and resolves questions or issues and adopts contracts and project plans as necessary. Provides training on safety and leadership techniques to staff. Reviews engineer drawings and plans to ensure that signs and markings projects are carried out as planned and in accordance with the City, State, and Federal regulations. Serves as project coordinator of contractors on signs and markings contracts. Oversees inventory and purchasing for work group.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local codes; City practices, policies, and procedures including supervisory/management, construction, customer service, DIG TESS ; and quality assurance, safety procedures and policies including ATSSA and TMUTCD .
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of leadership and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory control.
• Skill in managing multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in complex oral and written communication in a variety of formats.
• Skill in the installation of Bike Corral / Racks, Road Cushions, Traffic Legends and Symbols, and Vertical delineation devices.
• Skill in the layout of Roadway Markings Plans.
• Skill in the use of fabrication equipment, fabrication software design programs, and CAD programs, monitoring and tracking of other related databases and systems used for providing updates and reports.
• Skill in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
• Ability to effectively explain policy to employees, supervisors, and managers in a professional manner and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and delegate responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering plans, work orders, schematics, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Ability to supervise, train, monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on the work of others.
• Ability to operate, maintain and/or install drill/driver machine, and other appropriate equipment.
• Ability to perform Striper Coning functions.
• Ability to train others on the testing and calibration of instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to use cell phones, two-way radios, and other communications equipment.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of experience in a construction or traffic control role, including four (4) years of experience which were in a supervisory or lead capacity. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current Austin Transportation Signs and Markings Division employee?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee. Do you meet this minimum requirement or will you be able to meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation(DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• yes
• no

* Have you been in a leadership position and/or led a team at your workplace?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word and Excel?

• Basic: create/edit simple documents & spreadsheets
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another
• No experience with Microsoft Word or Excel

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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