Traffic Signal Specialist - Traffic Operations - Engineering Department

Escambia County, FL•Escambia County, FL

52d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

IMSA Level 2 Certification
Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification

Responsibilities

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