Traffic Control Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$52,538 - $74,234•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking to hire a Traffic Control Inspector, Level 1, for the Signals Timing and Intersection Control Unit. The successful candidate will conduct surveys and studies for traffic signals, All-Way Stop controls, left-turn treatments, and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) across all five boroughs. The candidate will study traffic conditions to identify ways to reduce congestion and crashes and improve the operation of street and transportation facilities. Responsibilities include conducting traffic studies related to conditions, problems, changes, and improvements involving traffic controls, signal operations, safety, access, circulation, vehicular and pedestrian volumes, crash patterns, and speed conditions. The successful candidate will also make recommendations regarding the need for traffic signs, traffic signals (including modifications), Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), street lighting, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices.

Requirements

Serving permanently in the title of Traffic Control Inspector or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Traffic Control Inspector Exam # 3062.
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and two years of full time satisfactory experience in vehicular traffic regulation and control or in conducting traffic studies.
An Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or another closely related field.
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a satisfactory combination of experience and/or college education that is equivalent to that described in "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of full time experience. However, for every 30 semester credits that are substituted for one year of full time experience, at least 6 of the 30 semester credits must be in engineering technology, urban studies, urban planning, mathematics or other closely related field.
Must possess a motor vehicle driver license, valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidate should be able to prepare the intersection sign order, block order, and school order and be able to prepare and write repair orders.
Familiarity with the SIMS database is a plus.
Familiar with using electronic devices for data collection (Jamar machine, speed gun, etc.).
Ability to utilize computer skills to access and process collected data.
Candidate should be able to read blueprints and be proficient in preparing field sketches.
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys and studies for traffic signals, All-Way Stop controls, left-turn treatments, and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) across all five boroughs.
Study traffic conditions to identify ways to reduce congestion and crashes and improve the operation of street and transportation facilities.
Conduct traffic studies related to conditions, problems, changes, and improvements involving traffic controls, signal operations, safety, access, circulation, vehicular and pedestrian volumes, crash patterns, and speed conditions.
Make recommendations regarding the need for traffic signs, traffic signals (including modifications), Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), street lighting, pavement markings, and other traffic control devices.