Responsibilities
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This position serves the public through the development and implementation of transportation plans and policies as well as assisting in overseeing the development and management of capital improvement projects and plans while supervising and directing the Transportation Engineering Division
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The Assistant Village Engineer/Transportation Engineer will be responsible for leading the planning, design, and operation of the Village's transportation system; designing and managing capital improvement projects; supervising and directing the Transportation Engineering Division; assisting in directing, supervising, and coordinating activities of the Engineering Division; and providing administrative support to the Village Engineer and Director of Public Works
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Responsible for the overall effectiveness and efficiencies of all programs, activities, and functions of the Transportation Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
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Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including design, mapping, field survey, private development, real estate and program planning for future public works and capital needs; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures
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Serve as staff liaison to the Transportation Commission
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Oversee the development and implementation of transportation plans and policies including, but not limited to, Vision Zero Plan, Bicycle Plans, Complete Streets Policies, etc
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Support the Parking and Mobility Services Division of the Development Services Department for the management of the curb lane for parking and mobility needs, overseeing complex parking studies, and management of public parking lot improvement projects
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Oversee the development and management of the Transportation Engineering Division's operating and the Capital Improvement Program budget
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Provide staff support to a variety of boards and commissions including the presenting of projects and programs at public meetings; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering
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Develop and design municipal capital improvement projects relating to traffic, safety, water mains, sewers, streets, traffic signals, streetlighting, parking lots, pavement markings, etc. Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects
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Act as resident engineer on capital improvement projects; ensure projects are built according to plans; modify projects on site as needed; measure and maintain records of project quantities; prepare progress reports; and maintain records of changes and field notes
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Oversee and review the plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; recommend adjustments of engineering designs; ensure compliance with specifications; and applicable Village codes, State and Federal requirements
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Analyze transportation and traffic engineering problems; recommend improvements or modifications
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Supervise field data collection crew; review data collection needs including surveys of cross sections, topography, sewer and related projects
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Coordinate assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other Village departments and divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provide consultation and advice on transportation issues and construction projects
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Assist the Village Engineer in the development and management of the Engineering Division operating budget and the Capital Improvement Program and its budget
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Conduct various transportation and engineering studies and prepare reports
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Effectively interact with the citizens of the Village of Oak Park in responding to requests for services and enforcement of Village ordinances, when required
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Act as the Village Engineer as necessary
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
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The Assistant Village Engineer/Transportation Engineer will exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff of the Transportation Engineering Division and may exercise direct supervision over Capital Engineering Division staff as directed by the Village Engineer including selection, training, motivating and evaluating of engineering personnel
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
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Receives general supervision from the Village Engineer
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Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility
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Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects
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Make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies
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Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel
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Speak in public and/or legislative forums and effectively communicate complex and technical information
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Provide leadership and vision
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Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
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- Operating assigned equipment
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- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time