Traffic Operations Centre Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

**Open Until Filled**

This class performs skilled technical duties in area of specialty and on specific project, often performing general supervision of the work of assistant and technician level project team members.

This position is a "mandatory" drug testing position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Serves as a lead signal maintenance and operations field representative to lower level staff, by prioritizing and assigning work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and performing other related activities

Participates in implementing and maintaining an Advanced Traffic Management System (AMS) within the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) domain

Participates in implementing in-field signal timing and providing re-timing recommendations

Troubleshoots, maintains, and oversees County-wide signal system

Conducts preventive maintenance on traffic signals and participates in designing traffic control signs, markings, and related items for in-house use

Maintains a preventative maintenance program, signal inventory list, inspection log and detailed records related to traffic signals, including signal timing records and signal maintenance contractors

Performs field inspections of electrical work in all traffic signals controllers and appurtenances to ensure compliance

Assists in the Sunshine One (utility location) program for Escambia County

Performs plan checking related to traffic signal and safety lighting designs

Inspects and verifies proper traffic signal operation, including investigating complaints regarding traffic signals

Assists in the monitoring of the Traffic Signals Operation Center (TSOC) and future Regional Traffic Management Center (TMC) Workstation to troubleshoot, maintain, and oversee the Countywide signal system

Produces reports for Florida Department of Transportation, Escambia County Transportation, and Traffic Operations division, and any other requests

Prepares and assembles contract documents for traffic signal purchases and coordinates work orders received for traffic signal repairs

Supervises, trains, and instructs other Traffic Signal Technicians and contract workers

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and at least six months of specialized or technical training beyond high school in area of specialty and three years of experience as an engineering technician and/or CADD experience or similar position; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

IMSA Level 2 Certification

Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

mathematical and statistical principles

customer service principles

basic construction principles and practices

database management principles

construction inspection principles and practice

project management principles and practices

research methods

basic engineering principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility

modern methods, materials, equipment, and standards of traffic signalization and operations

electrical work

electronic components and electrical code

traffic safety procedures and delineation with cones

traffic signal procedures and operation with the TSOC and future TMC

methods and practices of traffic signal inspection plan checking and contract administration

cable maintenance and troubleshooting

managing projects and delegating and prioritizing work

conducting research and making sound recommendations based on findings

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

use computers and software used in traffic signal controllers

read and comprehend drawings, parcel maps, improvement plans, and specifications

read and interpret blueprints, maps, plats, and related documents

operate applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade

estimate project costs

perform mathematical calculations

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance