Requisition No: 797371

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRAFFIC SPECIALIST III - 55010943

Position Number: 55010943

Salary: $51,109.16 - $66,141.27

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

162 / Traffic Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

Previous applicants are still be considered, no need to re-apply.

CONTACT PERSON: Walter Breuggeman

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2347

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Walter.Breuggeman@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,312.36

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Track and assist in the review of all permit submittals that are submitted to the District Traffic Operations Office. This includes reviewing access management permits for compliance with State Highway System Connection Permit Rule 14-96 and State Highway System Access Management Classification System and Standards Rule 14-97.

Performs engineering review and analysis and develop traffic engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic regulations, signal operating plans, traffic studies, sign designs, etc.) This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action. Includes participation in meetings and presentations, coordination with Department staff, affected external agencies and customers. Includes coordination of resources necessary to implement remedial action.

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 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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; Skilled in the use of personal computers and a variety of engineering software; Skilled in communication, including written, verbal and effective listening; Ability to read and interpet 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 interpet engineering data; Ability to work independently and make decisions; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and two years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or An associate of arts or science degree in computer science, engineering technology, or similar relevant area of study 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, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study; 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.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.