STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: SIGN SHOP MANAGER
Class Code: 8340-18 Date Established: 08-30-93
Occupational Code: 5-3-5 Date of Last Revision: 01-24-11
BASIC PURPOSE: To supervise the
construction of a variety of highway and other directional and informational
signs for the state highway system.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Supervises the
work program of a sign shop; plans work methods and procedures of operation.
·
Advises
superiors regarding new products on the market, increased costs and changes in
requirements of federal, state and local agencies.
·
Inspects and
tests materials and equipment used in the sign shop and prepares reports for
superiors.
·
Requisitions supplies
for the sign shop.
·
Reviews work
of subordinates to monitor and evaluate accuracy and neatness of signs
produced.
·
Monitors and
maintains cleanliness and safety of the shop area.
·
Oversees the
maintenance and security of buildings and grounds and acts as liaison with
Bureau of Public Works and contractors for all contractual building projects.
·
Coordinates
with other bureaus and units to complete work orders in a timely manner.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in
recommending routine changes in standardized operating procedures OR in
retrieving, compiling and reporting data according to established procedures OR
in operating complex machines.
Knowledge: Requires knowledge
of business practices and procedures or technical training in a craft or trade,
including working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a variety
of practical situations.
Impact: Requires
responsibility for contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by
facilitating the direct provision of services to the public or other state
agencies. Errors at this level result in
inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require significant investment
of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires direct
supervision of other employees doing work which is related or similar to the
supervisor, including scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for
accuracy, performance appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position
vacancies.
Working Conditions: Requires performing
regular job functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous
physical elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent
exposure to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires medium
work, including continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching,
bending, or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine
manual dexterity or coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires summarizing
data, preparing reports, and making recommendations based on findings which
contribute to solving problems and achieving work objectives. This level also requires presenting
information for use in administrative-level managers in making decisions.
Complexity: Requires a
combination of job functions to establish facts, to draw daily operational
conclusions, or to solve practical problems.
This level also requires providing a variety of alternative solutions
where only limited standardization exists.
Independent Action: Requires objective
assessment in analyzing and developing new work methods and procedures subject
to periodic review and in making decisions according to established technical,
professional or administrative standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree
from a recognized college or technical school with major study in art or design
work.
Experience: Three years'
experience in sign fabrication, maintenance or repair, sheet metal work, or
related field.
OR
Education: Completion of high
school, G.E.D. or its equivalent, plus completion of a recognized
apprenticeship in sign painting or fabrication.
Experience: Three years'
experience in sign fabrication, maintenance or repair, sheet metal work, or
related field.
License/Certification: None required.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge
of the equipment, methods and materials used in the production of signs. Considerable knowledge of the
characteristics, uses and methods of mixing and blending various kinds of paint
and ink. Considerable knowledge of
general arithmetic. Some knowledge of
the standards of uniform traffic control signs.
Ability to maintain records on production, time and materials. Ability to supervise others. Ability to read and interpret
blueprints. Ability to estimate
costs. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with subordinates, state and local officials
and other agency personnel. Must be
willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and
responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class
specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list
every specific function of this class title.
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