Traffic Systems Admin I or II (Traffic Management System Floor Supervisor - TranStar)

Texas Department of Transportation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Traffic Systems Admin I:
Oversees a group of technical employees responsible for the analysis, design, construction, inspection, installation, timing, repair, maintenance and testing of traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related components. Manages or supervises technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Traffic Systems Admin II:
Oversees, manages and directs a large group of employees responsible for the analysis, design, construction, inspection, installation, timing, repair, maintenance and testing of traffic systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and related components. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
• 2 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• 3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have 2 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains liaison with the Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic safety and/or ITS issues.
• Meets with TxDOT staff and local governmental officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Monitors traffic management systems, including video and electronic displays, and responds to traffic conditions.
• Oversees specific traffic systems-related programs.
• Prepares, coordinates and monitors consultant contract administration for traffic systems and ITS.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates in TxDOT research projects.
• Provides technical assistance and support for ITS.
• Oversees specific traffic and ITS related programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees