Ingham County Human Resources Hiring for Sign and Signal Shop Supervisor – Road Department at Lansing, Michigan Full Time

Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, or his/her designee, supervises the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, traffic signals, and guardrail.  Implements Sign and Signal Shop activities to provide for the safe and efficient movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the county road system.  Coordinates painting and body repair of road commission vehicles and equipment. Monitors and maintains sufficient sign, signal, and guardrail material and equipment inventory and replenishes supplies as needed.  Proposes technology upgrades and recommends improvements to Sign and Signal Shop operations.  Develops, administers, and oversees annual pavement marking programs

Essential Functions

Plans and organizes the activities of the Sign and Signal Shop staff, including traffic sign, traffic signal, and guardrail installation, maintenance, and repair.

2.   Schedules and assigns Sign and Signal Shop staff to projects and daily work activities.  Responsible for supervising the personnel functions, including the training of staff, evaluation of performance, commendation and discipline, and employee relations.

3.   Develops Sign and Signal Shop projects, budgets, and internal policy for management consideration. Maintains records of work performed, monitors budget expenditures, and contractor invoices. Provides appropriate updates of Sign and Signal Shop projects and budget expenditures.
 
4.   Maintains inventory of traffic sign, traffic signal, guardrail, and body shop materials and equipment. Prepares cost estimates, writes specifications, and order parts and supplies needed to operate the Sign and Signal Shop.
 
5.   Travels throughout the County to inspect traffic sign, traffic signal, and guardrail installations. Reviews work in progress, monitors work output, and quality. Monitors construction work zones for appropriate signing, barricading, signaling, installation of barricades, and overall traffic safety.  
 
6.   Contacts contractors and railroad officials to arrange for detours caused by construction in the county road right of way. Works with municipalities and non-profit organizations for the purpose of building and installing special signs.  Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners concerning installations with the road right-of-way. Responds to public information requests, requests from staff, other governmental agencies, and private organizations
 
7.   Supervises and participates in the construction, installation and maintenance of signs, barricades and flashing lights used on construction projects and detours.
 
8.   Supervises installation and maintenance of road commission radio installations and equipment. Oversees repair and troubleshooting activities for electronic signal and radio equipment.
 
9.   Supervises and helps maintain the documentation for a computerized sign and signal inventory system. Generates reports and other needed information using a personal computer and applicable asset inventory software.
 
10. Accesses and provides technological management for the MISS DIG locating system to determine the location of underground utilities at existing and proposed sign, signal, and project locations.
 
11. Reviews accident (UD-10) reports for damage to road commission infrastructure, determines repair costs, and works with accounting staff to recoup accident repair costs. Supplies incapacitating injury (Type A), fatal injury (Type K), and other vital accident (UD-10) reports, found during the review, to the designated Engineering Department personnel.
 
12. Investigates, determines alternatives, and attends job related meetings to ascertain special needs or sign and/or signal problems, which may exist.
 
13. Reads publications, attends workshops and conferences, and meets with sales representatives to keep