Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety Training Field Instructor

This short-term temporary position is responsible for developing tailored lesson plans and instructional materials in Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety to instruct and facilitate learning for public employees who work in active work zones. The instructor will deliver up to ten 3-4-hour workshops (per fiscal year) and communicate course materials that are in accordance with established best practices and procedures, and provide well-rounded education to students regarding how to select, apply, evaluate, adjust, and maintain temporary traffic controls for short-term and intermediate-term work zone as contained in the Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual 2018.

Relationships:
- Reports to the Senior Manager of Training and Technical Assistance

Position Duties and Responsibilities

30% Curriculum Development
- Assist CTS in developing curriculum content and participate in professional development activities for effective education delivery.
- Communicate with training requesters and CTS to understand different agency needs.
- Tailor training curriculum to meet the needs of each of the agencies requesting training.
- Utilize course evaluations and student feedback to make improvements and enhancements to training content and delivery.
- Work with CTS to continue course curriculum and content updates and maintenance.
- Stay informed of new MN MUTCD requirements and important updates and work with CTS to incorporate into work zone curriculum.

70% Instruction/Training
- Work with CTS to strategize class locations, schedule, timing, and class materials.
- Lead, present, and provide work zone training instruction and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Use power point and roadway models to support instruction.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student questions and course work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five years' experience in active work zones including selection, installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic control devices.
- Previous experience instructing, teaching, knowledge transfer and providing technical assistance particularly in traffic control and safety.
- Previous experience in administering, communicating, and enforcing agency safety procedures.
- Familiarity with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) and the Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual 2018.
- Valid driver's license.

Preferred Certifications
- MnDOT Traffic Control Supervisor
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor

The Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) is a unique University of Minnesota center that conducts transportation research, education, and outreach programs in a broad number of areas. The Center currently operates with a total annual budget of over $22 million, and works with over 30 academic departments throughout the University. CTS consists of approximately 30 professional staff and 10 students who deliver the Center's multiple programs. The Center is funded primarily through sponsored funds from local, state and national sources, and maintaining long-term funding stability requires strong relationships with various funders and other transportation stakeholders.

Pay Range: Salary range for this temporary/casual position is $75/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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