TRAFFIC ENGINEER II - 55005088

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

12d•$90,913 - $117,652

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: Traffic Engineer II District Two, Transportation Operations Studies The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of traffic operations analysis and study techniques.
Knowledge of FDOT Design Standards.
Knowledge of traffic signal timing and phasing as well as speed limit posting.
Skill in effective oral communications.
Skill in effective written communications.
Skill in use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook).
Skill in interpreting and disseminating traffic engineering related data.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data.
Ability to manage workload to produce on time resolutions to problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Registered Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statues.
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statues 471.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering review and data analysis, develop engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic regulations, signal operating plans, benefit/cost analysis, etc.). This includes field assessments, application of engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and the development of appropriate remedial action. Sign and seal engineering documents as required.
Assist in development and management of professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions. This Includes development of documentation for contract funding, project scope and request for proposal (RFP) related documents, participation on technical review committees (TRC), evaluation of contract work products, consultant evaluation and invoice processing/ approval.
Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to represent Traffic Operations interests. Coordinate with Department Staff, affected external agencies and customers. Identify and coordinate resources necessary to implement remedial action. Provide useful commentary, review of work products, required correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.
Provide review comments on plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities. This includes developing technical comments directed to the design project manager or design engineer of record based on traffic engineering fundamentals, Department design standards, and engineering judgment. Includes accepting/rejecting the responses to those comments.