TRAFFIC SPECIALIST III - 55003823

State of Florida

About The Position

This position will perform engineering analysis and review of traffic and crash data for operational traffic requests, utilize the Department’s Microstation and Geopak Computer Aided Drafting and Design programs, assist in the review of plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities, participate in meetings with internal and external customers to represent Traffic Operations interests, assist with various contract management duties to include the oversight and administration of various contracts relevant to the District Traffic Operations office, and create new entries and maintain up-to-date information on the Signing and Pavement Marking SharePoint site and the Traffic Operations Customer Tracking System.

Requirements

Knowledge of Traffic engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
Knowledge of The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices
Skills in The use of personal computers and a variety of engineering software
Skills in Communication, including written, verbal and effective listening
Ability to Read and interpret plans, specifications, design standards, and manuals
Ability to Apply engineering concepts, practices and functions
Ability to Input and retrieve information from a computer database
Ability to Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
Ability to Work independently and make decisions
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A high school diploma and three years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology and one year of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology; or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State; or An active International Municipal and Signal Association (IMSA) Sign and Pavement Marking certification.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering analysis and review of traffic and crash data for operational traffic requests, such as changes to signing, pavement marking and signal operations. Develop traffic engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic studies, sign designs, etc.) This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action. Coordinates and responds to local officials, their representatives, and the general public on such requests
Utilizing the Department's Microstation and Geopak Computer Aided Drafting and Design programs and other software as needed, design and prepare scaled drawing plan sheets for use in implementing traffic operations projects on the State Highway System.
Assist in the review of plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities. This includes ensuring plan submittals adhere to the Department's safety and design standards. These reviews can be generated from Design, Project Management, Traffic Operations, Permitting Processes, and others.
Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to represent Traffic Operations interests. Includes providing useful commentary and review of work products. Includes correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.
Assist with various contract management duties to include the oversight and administration of various contracts relevant to the District Traffic Operations Office. This includes consultant services, construction, and maintenance contracts.
Create new entries and maintain up-to-date information on the Signing and Pavement Marking SharePoint site and the Traffic Operations Customer Tracking System.