ALDOT Statewide TSMO Program Plan ALDOT Statewide TSMO Program Plan 20190522REV | Page 28

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Work Zone Management
Evacuation Management
Emergency Weather Response and Management
New and emerging technologies, including CAV
Data tools to support operations
Advanced corridor management and operations
Other identified training needs
In addition to training targeted at specific roles and functions, it is critical to cross-train TSMO staff in each
of the above subject areas. Cross-training promotes TSMO integration and helps to ensure that
knowledge-base is retained despite individual staff turnover. Furthermore, it is recommended that
succession planning be elevated in importance with increased focus on documenting standard operating
procedures (SOP), key contacts, lessons learned, etc.
To minimize staff turnover, it will be essential to the ALDOT TSMO program to focus on technical career
path mobility because TSMO roles and functions are typically more highly specialized which can create
challenges within a traditional agency promotional structure. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, as
outlined with the recommended leadership and organization structure, can help support technical staff
promotion by reinforcing the important role each staff member plays in the TSMO program as well as help
provide clarity on the influence and dependencies related to the technical skills being provided.
Clear expectations of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform each role can help ensure the
right person is placed in the most appropriate role within the organization. Similarly, by establishing
expectations for the knowledge, skills, and abilities for each role, the ALDOT TSMO program can work
toward defining pay scales commensurate with these expectations. Appropriate pay scales are another
important element to ensuring staff retention.
Table 9: Leadership and Organization
Leadership and Organization
Goal
Reorganize statewide work chart structure to increase the opportunity for TSMO
collaboration by the State TSMO Engineer and supporting organizational structure. A, C
Develop and implement an ongoing TSMO training program. Topics to include: signal
7 timing, signal hardware, performance management, incident management, work zone
management, evacuation management, and others as required. S, M, A, C
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Encourage technical staff retention: Clearly define roles and responsibilities; Identify
8 and create job titles with appropriate knowledge, skills, and ability; Provide pay
commensurate with knowledge, skills, and ability.
S, M, A
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities.
S, M, A
- Identify and create job titles with appropriate knowledge, skills, and ability.
S, M, A
- Provide pay commensurate with knowledge, skills, and ability.
S, M, A
Cross-train critical positions to better secure knowledge and functionality for staff
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S, M, A
changes.
S=Safety
M=Mobility
A=Accountability
C=Collaboration
I=Innovation
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