Job Description
1. Supervise and mentor the work of CADD operators and other junior staff.
2. Perform or supervise the preparation of bill of quantities and technical specifications.
3. Prepare design criteria based on AASHTO standards.
4. Provide technical input and respond to issues and queries involving highway design.
5. Check and review plans prior to issuance.
6. Participate in quality assurance reviews as required.
7. Provide progress reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
8. Conduct highway geometric design for horizontal and vertical alignment.
9. Conduct road reconnaissance surveys and route alignment studies as required.
10. Design standard drawings for cross-sections, guard walls, headwalls, wing walls and other miscellaneous details.
11. Maintain control of design drawings, calculations and all associated technical correspondence regarding the design project(s).
12. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader.
Job Specification
 Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years experience working in highway design.
Skills:
1. Experience with AASHTO MUTCD, or MoPW highway design standards.
2. Experienced working on USAID projects.
3. Knowledge of AutoCAD design software.
4. Experience in the planning, implementation and completion of highway design projects.
Desired competencies in all staff:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to compile data; designs work flows and procedures.
2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
3. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to needs; meets commitments.
4. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gains clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
5. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
6. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
7. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
8. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
9. Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
10. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
11. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
12. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
13. Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
14. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
15. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
16. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
17. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
18. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
19. Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; demonstrate to take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments.
20. Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent action.
Psychological Factors:
1. The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all management official, employees, general staff; portray tact, courtesy, good judgment, thoroughness and dependability.
3. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously