Traffic Signal Specialist - Traffic Operations - Engineering Department

Careers Contact Escambia County FLORIDA Traffic Signal Specialist

• Traffic Operations
• Engineering Department

Base Pay:

$20.75

• $25.94/hr
• 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