TRAFFIC INVESTIGATOR
				                                                 
DEFINITION:

Under the close supervision of a Principal Traffic Investigator or other 
supervisory official in the Department of Transportation, performs the 
work involved in investigating and evaluating the efficacy and desirability 
of traffic control devices and methods under specific circumstances; does 
other related duties as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this 
job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be 
listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Conducts traffic surveys including parking practices, speed, driver behavior 
practices, and traffic counts.

Conducts field investigations and studies on a variety of traffic problems.

Recommends locations for signs and pavement markings.

May be required to work with state and local government officials towards 
the alleviation of traffic problems.

Assists in conducting field investigations of traffic conditions, including those 
pertaining to the more complex traffic programs as required.

Assists in conducting investigations of the efficacy of operation of the several 
types of traffic regulatory and control methods and devices; makes reasonable 
and feasible recommendations concerning their improvement, continued used, 
or discontinuance.

Prepares statistical and other reports.

Maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in the area of traffic regulations, traffic 
investigation, and/or traffic control.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey 
only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary 
to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of traffic regulation and control problems.

Knowledge of the varied types of devices, equipment, and methods used 
in traffic regulation and control systems and their advantages and limitations 
under varying conditions.

Knowledge of the techniques used to conduct traffic investigations, surveys, 
and studies, including studies of speed, driver behavior, parking, and other 
related studies.

Knowledge of the equipment, devices, and procedures used in performing 
traffic investigations, surveys, and studies, including studies of speed, driver 
behavior, parking, and other related studies.

Knowledge of the New Jersey State Highway System with emphasis upon 
traffic regulation and traffic control problems.

Knowledge of the standards established for traffic control devices as set 
forth in the Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Manual.

Knowledge of the purposes, policies, procedures, and standards of the 
department regarding traffic regulation and control.

Knowledge of those portions of Title 39 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes 
and FHWA policies and procedures dealing with traffic regulations.

Knowledge of statistical mathematics, methods, and procedures.

Ability to understand, analyze, and apply the New Jersey laws and the 
rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of the Department 
of Transportation pertaining to traffic control and regulation.

Ability to comprehend traffic control and regulatory problems in New Jersey.

Ability to evaluate the suitability, advantages, and limitations of existing and/or 
proposed traffic control and regulatory devices, equipment, systems, and 
procedures regarding their practicality and feasibility for specific situations.

Ability to conduct field visits, inspections, surveys, and studies involved in 
the investigation and analysis of traffic regulation and control problems.

Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical 
and other reports of traffic control and regulation problems.

Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording 
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently 
to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign Language or Braille may 
also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the 
essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the 
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue 
hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
11231
S
C
40
13
N/A
I14
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 7/04/2020