TRAFFIC INVESTIGATOR

  DEFINITION:

 Under   direction,   conducts  and   makes   reports   concerning
 investigations   of  appealed  traffic  summons   and   citizen's
 complaints  concerning  traffic  conditions;  makes  surveys   of
 traffic control; does other related work.

 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:

 Under  direction,  conducts  surveys  and  makes  recommendations
 concerning the establishing of loading zones, bus stops and  taxi
 stands.

 Makes investigations of appealed traffic summons and testifies in
 court pertaining to findings.

 Investigates and testifies on all breaking and entering  of  city
 property.

 Investigates  complaints  from  citizens  pertaining  to  traffic
 conditions and hazards.

 Submits reports on all findings and gives recommendations.

 Maintains records and files.

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

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      One  (1)  year  of experience in field investigations  which
 shall  have included gathering of significant personal  data  and
 compiling of data into meaningful reports.

     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 the proper procedures involved in investigating.

 Knowledge  of  established  rules and  regulations  pertinent  to
 traffic investigations.

 Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations.

 Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds

 Ability to use tact and courtesy in making investigations.

 Ability to observe significant conditions.

 Ability to prepare reports

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

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiency  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 the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   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
04186
L
C
  
N/A
03
-

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

MCK   09/28/2000