Senior Transport Engineer - V24/9492

TRIM No. Date last reviewed: November 2024 Page 1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Transport Engineer Position Number: P00048 Directorate: IPDS Service: Transport and Public Access Location: Headquarters, Katoomba Date Created/Updated January 2024 Position Classification: Band: 11 POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Provide high level traffic engineering services to contribute to the efficient, safe, and equitable traffic and road system to meet legislative and compliance requirements. The role is responsible for the provision of specialist technical advice on traffic, transport, parking and road safety engineering advice to Council and stakeholders across a range of engineering matters. RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: (Position Title): Program Leader Transport Planning Report to: (Position Number) P00075 Staff Responsibility: 0 Key Internal Relationships: City Engineer; Transport and Public Access teams; Customer Experience Team; Strategic Resource Allocation Teams; Placed Based Teams; Project Delivery; Open Space and Recreation Teams; Natural Areas Teams Key External Relationships: Residents and community groups; business and other representatives; other councils, government departments and agencies; suppliers and business contacts for project support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Investigate, coordinate, and represent and resolve operational traffic, road safety and parking related matters • Coordinate, manage and deliver day to day, operational traffic matters including but not limited to, signs and linemarking program, customer service requests • Deliver exceptional advice complying with all necessary design specifications in regard to operational traffic matters TRIM No. Date last reviewed: November 2024 Page 2 • Prepare submissions for State and Federal agencies in support of applications for road safety improvements • Assess, prioritize, and develop programs for Active Transport, traffic facilities, Black Spot, and road network improvements • Identify and address deficiencies in the Local and Regional road network • Identify and address deficiencies in the Sate road network and work with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to initiate improvements on Classified Roads. • Plan traffic management programs in accordance with relevant legislation, authorities, and Council policies • Acquire, analyse, and interpret traffic accident data for the Blue Mountains Local Government Area (LGA) • Engage and manage consultant services for traffic assessments, parking studies and designs as required • Undertake detailed investigations of traffic related matters (safety and efficiency) and prepare detailed technical reports, including findings and recommendations, for the Local Traffic Committee Guiding Principles • We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and community. • We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and focus. • We are service focused ` we continuously improve service provision and provide excellent customer service. • We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes. • We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations, and culture. • We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best value resource allocation. These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and Supporting Community Workplace Health & Safety Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative); never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet its legal workplace health and safety obligations. You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition, you are required at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy. TRIM No. Date last reviewed: November 2024 Page 3 Compliance & Risk You are responsible for ensuring that you conduct your risk management responsibilities as described in council's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Procedure (the ERM Framework) with the goal of ensuring that potential issues are identified and reported in a timely manner. In undertaking your work should you identify contaminated land or potentially contaminated land, including but not limited to asbestos contamination you are required to notify your supervisor immediately. COMMUNICATION The incumbent will review and resolve issues for road safety, traffic, and transport planning matters with staff in other areas of the Council. The position will provide key advice and recommendations within the Council and to external bodies and stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills are required to be of a high level with professional report writing skills. JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING Determine the framework for solving problems and using judgement in the development of systems for asset and transport & strategic planning. Seeks innovative solutions to the unique character of the City within a World Heritage Area. Research, develop and review to integrate with work/activities. Needs to interpret and satisfy internal policy, legislative, and technical requirements, particularly Roads Act, Workcover, and Australian Standards. AUTHORITY The role requires the incumbent to provide specialist professional service and advice in an autonomous fashion, Strong independent judgement and abstract thought is required. Decisions are made in scope of Councils policies and procedures and with delegations assigned to the role. SKILL, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL • Degree in relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience in engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex engineering/transport related problems, negotiate viable options with stakeholders and implement preferred solutions • Proven ability to prepare technical concise reports, correspondence, presentations on various operational engineering issues • Demonstrated ability to consult with effectively and fairly with internal and external customers which may involve complexity • Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution. • Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and as a valuable member of the team TRIM No. Date last reviewed: November 2024 Page 4 • Demonstrated ability to complete ongoing complex planning to ensure tasks are effectively coordinated DESIRABLE • Experience in traffic modelling and parking analysis • Experience in the design and construction of traffic facilities, including Active Transport facilities TRIM No. Date last reviewed: November 2024 Page 5 BMCC POSITIONAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS NOTE: to be completed with the Recruitment Requisition form by the requesting Manager/ Supervisor. Please contact the WH&S Officer if assistance is required in completing this form. Position: Senior Transport Engineer Responsible Manager/ Supervisor: Manager Transport and Public Access/Program Leader Transport Planning Signature: Date: 26/11/24 Complete the physical requirements and working condition sections of the table below based on an employee’s average daily exposure to the tasks listed. Ratings as follows: Exposure Level Rating No Exposure 0 Low Exposure (0 – 2hrs daily) 1 Medium Exposure (2 – 4hrs daily) 2 High Exposure (4 – 8hrs daily) 3 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Heavy Manual Tasks 0 Pushing loads > 5kgs 0 Frequent bending/ stooping 0 Sitting for extended periods 3 Light Manual Tasks 1 Pulling loads >5kgs 0 Repetitive Lifting 0 Standing for extended periods 1 Trunk Twisting 0 Extend arms for reaching 0 Elevating arms above shoulder height 0 Kneeling for extended periods 0 Climbing to access/ exit excavations 0 Throwing 0 Walking on uneven ground 0 Walking for extended periods 0 Balancing 0 Crawling 0 Hearing above background noise 0 Depth Perception 0 Colour Vision 0 Fine Manipulation 0 Shovelling/Digging 0 WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL Inside Work 3 Outside Work 2 High Temperatures > 38deg 0 Low Temperatures < 3 deg 0 Operating Machinery 0 Working Near Machinery 0 Working at Heights 0 Noisy Work Areas 0 Vibration 0 Confined Spaces 0 Prolonged Driving (periods > 2hours) 1 Working Alone 0 Overhead Work 0 Use of computer for screen-based activities. 3 Prolonged Sitting (periods > 1hour) 2 Prolonged Standing (periods > 1 hour) 0 CHEMICALS BIOLOGICAL Dusts 0 Liquids 0 Pesticide Spraying 0 Herbicide Spraying 0 Working with Solvents 0 Mists / Fumes 0 Possible exposure to Hepatitis A, B, C 0 Possible exposure to Tetanus 0 Gases/ Vapours 0 Odours 0 BIOMECHANICAL Repetitiveness 0 Fatigue 0 ASBESTOS Asbestos Awareness √ None of the below Class B Asbestos Removal 0 Asbestos Removal and Supervision 0 Asbestos Assessor 0 USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Safety Boots/ Shoes 0 Dust Mask/ Respirator 0 Protective Eyewear 0 Ear plugs/Muffs 0 Hard Hat 0 Provide a brief description of the job requirements: