Intelligent Transportation Systems Analyst

City of Glendale • Az 85301, AZ

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Intelligent Transportation System Analyst is responsible for developing, updating and monitoring traffic signal timing plans. Implements citywide coordination plans using centralized traffic signal system software and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructures. This role includes disseminating travel information to the public utilizing Dynamic Message Signs (DMs) and other communication channels. Actively manages traffic signals during planned and un-planned events as well as peak travel periods from the Traffic Management Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Two years of relevant work experience in traffic signal systems such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, telecommunications, system programming, and/or traffic signal system timing.
• Knowledge of: Theory, principles, practices, materials, and equipment of traffic signal operation, traffic flow, telecommunications, fiber optics, closed circuit television cameras, and all other aspects ITS
• Knowledge of Professional literature and sources of information for the field of intelligent transportation systems
• Knowledge of The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Ability to Effectively identify, plan, organize and carry out necessary repairs to the City’s ITS system
• Ability to Analyze findings and prepare recommendations, present written and oral reports
• Ability to Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the public
• Ability to Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to Provide quality customer services
• Ability to Interpret regulations, policies, and guidelines of the City of Glendale and other government agencies
• Ability to Conduct field observations, tests, and installations
• Ability to Communicate with the public on ITS and traffic signal issues and be viewed by the public as an expert in these areas
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages traffic signals using City’s ITS signalized system for daily traffic, planned and unplanned events, and construction activities.
• Refines and monitors traffic signal timing plans based on real time traffic monitoring.
• Assists emergency service with traffic control by altering traffic signal operations as conditions dictate.
• Coordinates with other city departments and agencies for efficient flow of traffic during short- and long-term events.
• Serves in a lead role rotation to manage traffic operations during events at city sports facilities. This includes deploying traffic signal timing plans, programming dynamic message signs, and actively controlling traffic signals to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Develops, monitors, and updates traffic signal timing plans.
• Implements citywide coordination plans using the centralized traffic signal controller system based on real time traffic patterns.
• Regularly evaluates traffic problems utilizing live video images to maximize the capacity of the City’s ITS system.
• Utilizes Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and other media to communicate traffic conditions to the traveling public.
• Acts as City of Glendale Transportation Department liaison in various transportation related committees.
• Prepares analytical studies and makes verbal and written recommendations to the ITS Superintendent regarding innovative changes that will maximize the capacity of the existing ITS system.
• Assists with engineering specification design and implementation of a variety of ITS technologies.
• Processes Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) data and optimizes traffic signal operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• 10.5 holidays per year
• 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level