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Job Specification

MANAGER 2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ANALYSIS

NOTE: This specification will be used for the following variant titles for Manager 2, Department of Transportation:

M33-65257 N4 Variant C - (Structural Engineering Services) Variant G - (Roadway Design) Variant K - (Quality Assurance) Variant N - (Systems Planning) Variant O - (Policy, Capital Programs, & Authorities) Variant Y - (Procurement) Variant Z - (Program Analysis) / &33-61613Z Variant 1 - (Construction & Maintenance Engineering) Variant 4 - (Traffic Engineering)

M32-65258 NL Variant D - (Right of Way/Programs)

DEFINITION: Under direction of a director or other supervisory official in the Department of Transportation, directs, coordinates, and administers the work of program areas/bureaus or regions, and meets the following criteria:

* Manages a staff of not less than 6 and not more than 80.

* Manages one or two program areas/bureaus or regions and has accountability for the operating budget within that area.

Does related work 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:

Recommends the formulation and revisions of regulations, methodologies, procedures, and strategies to achieve organization goals.

Plans, organizes, and manages the work of program areas responsible for facilitating the safest and most efficient productive systems for moving people and goods within New Jersey while preserving and improving the environment.

Plans, organizes, and manages the evaluation of program plans and short and long term priorities and objectives to determine the degree of effectiveness and to identify program needs, problems, values, and achievements.

Ensures consistency within policy administration, the resolution of conflicts between and among programs, and cooperation between various programmatic activities; participates as a member of a policy, planning, and management team for the purpose of developing and implementing overall division, department, or statewide policies and programs, particularly where there is a need to integrate complimentary initiative between various functional areas of the division, department, or state.

Assesses training needs of the work force to accomplish program objectives, and targets technical, administrative, and management training needs on an annual basis.

Acts as principal advisor to the senior level manager; ensures (s)he is apprised of current activities, programs, and developments, and makes recommendations concerning matters related to the enhancement and management of the state's transportation resources in the assigned division.

Reviews and approves for submission to the senior level manager budgetary items and/or grant applications for relative programmatic areas.

Manages work operations and/or functional programs of the division and has responsibility for employee evaluation, and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining, and/or training of employees.

Prepares and delivers presentations, speeches, and testimonies before professional, technical, and lay groups to disseminate transportation or administrative management information; establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with same.

Reviews, evaluates, and advises senior management on proposed state and federal legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the work of the assigned division.

Manages external interfaces including processing information, and negotiating priorities, commitments, and so forth within and outside the organization.

Administers and interprets applicable federal and state laws.

Directs the preparation of reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of the administrative officer of the organization.

Participates with other senior staff in the development of policy, and in long or short range planning.

Identifies significant programs or policy issues and directs the planning of analytical studies and the preparation of reports and recommendations designed to define program issues; proposes alternative program strategies and follows up on implementation of recommendations.

Evaluates program goals, operations, and performance as required, and develops and implements alternative procedures to improve performance and meet program objectives.

Identifies policy alternatives and implements the best alternative derived from research or experience within the organization.

Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

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

SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS:

See specialized requirements attachment below for variant designation and corresponding education and experience requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of current management concepts and practices.

Knowledge of applying planning principles, practices, and procedures, organization theory, and administrative practices to the programs of state government.

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, employee motivation, and performance evaluation.

Knowledge of pertinent laws of New Jersey, pertinent federal laws and regulations, and procedures, policies, and standards pertaining to organization and program operations.

Knowledge of the functions and organization of state government in general and New Jersey government in particular, and of intergovernmental relationships and the problems thereof.

Knowledge of the executive decision making methodologies utilized to ensure maximum program operating efficiency.

Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the assigned program areas including setting goals, planning and implementing work programs, and developing policies and procedures.

Ability to give oral presentations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local governments as well as professional groups, societies, and others interested in issues, problems, and topics relevant to the designated program.

Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to assign and instruct professional, technical, and other employees, and to effectively evaluate their performance, and to direct the overall work operation.

Ability to learn 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, or 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 as long as they can perform 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.

CODES: 32/M33-65257 MCK 06/28/03 32/M32-65258

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Positions in Structural Engineering Services

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience in bridge and related structural engineering overseeing a major phase of a complex bridge and related structural design, evaluation, program management or services program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Public Administration; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE:The individual in charge of the program area responsible for overseeing the National Bridge Inspection Program shall also meet the qualifications outlined in the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Positions in Roadway Design

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience in engineering work involving the design or construction of highway projects, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Quality Assurance

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience overseeing a major phase of a highway design program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Public Administration; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Systems Planning

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience in engineering, transportation planning, or related experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Planning, or a related field; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Planning, or a related field; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Policy, Capital Programs, & Authorities

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the analysis, development, and evaluation of transportation related programs and policies, and/or the assessment of policy alternatives; or in the analysis, interpretation, planning, and development of policy, law, legislation, or regulation; or in the analysis and development of complex transportation proposals and strategies; or in the implementation of regulatory and institutional arrangements, agreements, or relations with consideration of their impact on federal and state agencies, authorities, corporations, local entities, and the general public, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, or Administration, or related field; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, or Administration, or related field, or a Juris Doctor Degree or a L.L.B. from an accredited law school; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Procurement

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the procurement of professional services, construction services, or equipment, materials, and supplies for a major phase of highway construction or design projects and/or the administration of contract work, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Program Analysis

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or Accounting; and five (5) years of professional experience involved in the review and evaluation of government programs and/or budgets, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or Accounting; and four (4) years of professional experience involved in the review and evaluation of government programs and/or budgets, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Construction and Maintenance Engineering

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience in a major phase of a highway engineering program (that is materials, equipment, maintenance, environmental, construction), two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Traffic Engineering

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and five (5) years of professional experience in traffic engineering including electrical applications, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Positions in Right of Way/Programs

Nine (9) years of professional experience in technical right of way work in a major federally aided highway program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, supplemented by satisfactory completion of at least one-hundred-twenty-eight (128) classroom hours of formal recognized courses in appraising, such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraiser's 1A and 1B series (former Institute Courses I and II) or other recognized Appraisal Societies, such as the Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course 101 and 201, or, any combination of formal recognized professional Appraisal Society courses which totals without course or curriculum duplication at least one-hundred-twenty-eight (128) classroom hours.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by satisfactory completion of at least one-hundred-twenty-eight (128) classroom hours of formal recognized courses in appraising, such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraiser's 1A and 1B series (former Institute Courses I and II) or other recognized Appraisal Societies, such as the Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course 101 and 201, or, any combination of formal recognized professional Appraisal Society courses which totals without course or curriculum duplication at least one-hundred-twenty-eight (128) classroom hours; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

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.