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TSMO Workforce Webinar Series
TSMO Workforce Webinar Series
Webinar #1 - TSMO Workforce Webinar Series: Background, Guidebook, and Resources– March 17, 2020
Webinar # 2 – Workforce Training, Career Pathways, Industry Assessments
– April 09, 2020 – Registration link
Webinar #3 – HR Resources, Position Descriptions and KSAs
– May 7, 2020 – Registration link
Webinar #4 – The next phase of the TSMO Workforce: Paraprofessionals and NOCoE efforts
– June 2, 2020 – Registration link
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Presentation Outline
1. Workforce Development– How we got to the resources
2. Guidebook– Goals, purpose and audience
3. Resources Available– Where and what is available
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• How do we come into Transportation? Why did we come into Transportation? • TSMO enables us culturally, industry wide, institutionally and technologically to achieve
the dreams we have of how the system should operate
• Workforce capabilities are recognized as an increasingly crucial component of realizing the potential of new ITS technology and TSMO applications
• NOCoE charged with focusing on TSMO workforce development as the centerpiece of its first strategic work program and Annual summit
Genesis of the Summit
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Workforce Development - Major NOCoE Initiative
Growing industry concern regarding agency capabilities and Workforce SHRP2 research/Capability Maturity (CMM) workshops: workforce as key Planned Workforce Development Summit with key TSMO Community players Summit background while papers prepared 2-day summit discussion/breakouts re key issues identified in white papers
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Three White Papers in advance of the Summit addressed the following areas:
• Institutional context for TSMO in transportation agencies • Professional Capacity Building Needs vs. Available Resources • Recruitment, Retention and Career Development
Established agenda for TSMO workforce development program
https://transportationops.org/publications/summit-white-papers-1-2-3
State of the Industry – 2015/2016
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WP 1 - Institutional context for TSMO in transportation agencies
Focus on TSMO performance management indicates needed capabilities Impacts culture, program, organization, processes and workforce (CMM) White Papers established context and agenda for NOCoE initiative
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WP 1: Context – Challenges beyond KSAs
TSMO lacks program status. Stove piped in ITS, TMC, champion-dependent
Invisible to public/leadership until emergency event, major disruption, new technology
Exists in CE culture (not a “discipline”), absence of coherent talent profile
Agency staffing level constraints, uncompetitive salaries for technical expertise
Civil service, union and outmoded PDs; Fuzzy career paths
Retirement gaps
Lack of educational/training resources
Increased dependence on outsourcing
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WP 1: Context - Need
Effective TSMO workforce development strategies
Multiple challenges: education/training, HR, talent/career management
NOCoE Progress: Establish Dialogue with key players and create a “place” for resources and discussion
– www.transportationops.org/workforce
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WP 2 – Professional Capacity Building – KSAs
KSA definitions needed – building on CMM experience Vary by position: level and role/function and agency context, Initial Position Descriptions have been developed However:Need to define “core capacities” for in-house vs outsourcedPDs need to vary by contextRecognize evolution of technology/systems context and changes to PDs
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WP 2 – Professional Capacity Building – Scaling the Problem
Minimal Pre-employment education “market” for courses Few graduate curricula resources (where does it belong?) Scale of demand implications for PCB No developed in-house HR programs (contrast with pre-PE) Potential for “industry” courses vs custom-tailored in-house approach
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WP 2 – Professional Capacity Building – Available Training Resources
Introductory and middle level courses for specific applications Advanced courses on system engineering Introductory courses on performance measurement Limited resources on TSMO as a “program” or multidisciplinary practice Needed: modular training program
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WP 3 – Recruitment & Retention/ Career Development - Recruitment
The value proposition for targets of opportunity (sources) Role of HR vs TSMO Program Managers Between KSAs and PDs, --talent profile tool for gaps and recruitment Barriers: credentials, compensation, competing opportunities
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WP 3 – Recruitment & Retention/ Career Development - Retention
Recognition as “profession”, support for training Career path clarity/Succession constraints, Recognition, compensation and rewards
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WP 3 – Career Development
Role of HR vs Program Managers
Staff performance tracking
Competency maintenance , training and mentoring
CMM approach by Knowledge (Education) vs S & A innate/OJT)
NOCoE progress: extend career engagement through contests and tournaments– E-portfolio Contest– Transportation Technology Tournament– NOCoE Fellowship
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1. Convene forum of DOTs/private sector/educators to discuss pre-employment education issues
2. Create a repository of existing TSMO-related course materials across all educational institutions
3. Conduct systematic exploration of KSA needs vs. training gaps by TSMO functions and positions
4. Develop a repository of existing position descriptions (PD) and create model position descriptions
5. Develop model TSMO training program for new hires, promotions, and transfers6. Develop a strategy to elevate TSMO visibility as a core transportation function 7. Document current best recruitment practice in public and private entities8. Document current best practices in career development
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Summit Proposes Key NOCoE Actions
Briefing Key Players to reach consensus on cooperative actions Identify Student Education Program Opportunities focused on Pre-
employment curriculum needs and opportunities and model curricula Develop TSMO Workforce Guidebook with key KSAs and model position
descriptions – Inventory and Assess Existing Post-Employment Education/Training Materials, gaps– Scope key issues for Examination of best practices for key recruitment, retention and
career development including development of sample workforce development plans and a career pathways
Develop strategy to elevate TSMO Visibility as core Transportation Function through events, contests, and exposure to success stories
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NOCoE Workforce Implementation Plan
Timeline of Events
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www.transportationops.org/workforce
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The TSMO Workforce Development Guidebook(What it is and what it is not)
GOALAssist you in creating
meaningful TSMO-related positions that will help
advance your organization’s maturity
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Who is this for?
• People at transportation agencies looking to begin or advance a TSMO program GET GUIDANCE
• People involved in recruiting, hiring, or training in the transportation operations field GET ADVICE
• Consultants working with TSMO programs UNDERSTAND CHANGING ROLES
• Educators at the undergraduate and graduate levels KNOW HOW TO PREPARE TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE
Focus on you, your needs
01 02 03 04 05
Workforce development
must be flexible
Process depends on adaptability
Guidebook is a set of tools and
examples
Modify to fit your
organization
Please share information
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What will be useful to me in my job?
WHICH PART OF THIS RINGS TRUE WITH YOU NOW?
Recruiting a TSMO Workforce
1. Understand evolving skillsets needed for success and
innovation
2. Understand when an agency is ready to hire TSMO personnel
3. Recommendations, best practices for hiring TSMO positions
WHICH PART OF THIS DO YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND BETTER?
Model TSMO Position Descriptions
1. Descriptions of 19 different TSMO-related positions
2. KSAs that may be required for the positions
3. When, where, and how to recruit for each of the positions
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What are the positions?
• 19 different positions descriptions created• Pick and choose list• “starter list”
• Some exist, but not widespread or can be expected to exist in future
• Developed to include:• When position might be needed – “Triggers”• How it relates to CMM improvement• Knowledge, Skills Abilities for position
• Use positions descriptions as starting point –Modify to fit your needs
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Traffic Data Scientist/Statistician Cyber Security Engineer
TSMO Manager/Chief/Bureau Director Transportation Data Ethicist
TSMO Program Manager Surface Weather Specialist
Computer Engineer Systems Engineer
Artificial Intelligence Scientist TSMO Modeling Specialist
Telecommunications Engineer Emerging Technologies Industry Liaison
Data Management Specialist Transportation Systems Performance Manager
Visualization Specialist Integrated Corridor Management Manager
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Program Manager Transportation Management Center Manager
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program Manager
https://transportationops.org/workforce/model-tsmo-position-descriptions
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What motivates your organization to change its face(s)?
Position Motivations
Traffic Data Scientist / Statistician
• TSMO relies on effective extraction and manipulation of “big data”
• Growing opportunity and expectation for data-driven decision-making, including advanced pattern recognition and statistical methods
• Spatial data requires combining expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, data science, visualization, and web applications
Illustrating CMM Improvement Potential
Developed Concept Analogous to Right vs Left Brain Right Brain (Management) – More Creative and
Artistic– Collaboration– Organization/Staffing– Culture
Left Brain (Operations) – More Analytical– Business Processes– Systems and Technology– Performance Management
The more the radial graphs are filled out the higher potential to improve CMM category
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Business Processes
Systems & Technology
Performance Measurement
Culture
Organization / Staffing
Collaboration
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Capability Maturity ModelImprovement Potential
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Beyond just what the jobs are
EXAMPLE - WHEN AND WHY TO HIRE?• The agency is looking to enhance their TSMO program by
improved weather condition connectivity• Weather data needs integration with other TSMO activities
for performance assessment and improvement • Interest in improving TSMO applications by adapting to
real-time and predictive weather effects
Greatest potential to
impact CMM is on
collaboration, systems,
performance
improvement
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ExampleOperations vs. Management Positions
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So where do I find?
Recruiting a TSMO Workforce
Model TSMO Position Descriptions
Developing a TSMO Workforce
TSMO Workforce Retention
NOCoE Website
https://transportationops.org/workforce
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So where do I find?
https://transportationops.org/workforce
TSMO Workforce Webinar Series
Webinar # 2 – Workforce Training, Career Pathways, Industry Assessments– April 09, 2020 – Registration link
Webinar #3 – HR Resources, Position Descriptions and KSAs– May 7, 2020 – Registration link
Webinar #4 – The next phase of the TSMO Workforce: Paraprofessionals and NOCoE efforts– June 2, 2020 – Registration link
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What’s Next?
TSMO Paraprofessional workforce development activities
Workshops with additional details across the country at ITE District and
ITS America State Chapter meetings
Strategic focus for NOCoE to continue sharing resources
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