People First Service Center
TRAFFIC SPECIALIST III - 55003823
People First Service Center, Bartow, Florida, United States, 33830
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
162 / Traffic Operations
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON:
Heather Pollard
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
863-519-2493
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Heather.Pollard@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY:
$2,756.17
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.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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 Specialist III / District One / Traffic Operations
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.
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.
Where You Will Work: DISTRICT ONE - 801 N BROADWAY AVE., BARTOW, FL 33830
Annual Salary Range: $ 60,150.44 - $ 77,841.75
Your Specific 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.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
Traffic engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices
Skills in:
The use of personal computers and a variety of engineering software
Communication, including written, verbal and effective listening
Ability to:
Read and interpret plans, specifications, design standards, and manuals
Apply engineering concepts, practices and functions
Input and retrieve information from a computer database
Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
Work independently and make decisions
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). While on‑duty status, the position's incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller's rules, and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Tuition waiver for public college courses
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.
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 Affnative 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Heather Pollard
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
863-519-2493
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Heather.Pollard@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY:
$2,756.17
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.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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 Specialist III / District One / Traffic Operations
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.
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.
Where You Will Work: DISTRICT ONE - 801 N BROADWAY AVE., BARTOW, FL 33830
Annual Salary Range: $ 60,150.44 - $ 77,841.75
Your Specific 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.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
Traffic engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Florida Department of Transportation standards, manuals, guidelines and practices
Skills in:
The use of personal computers and a variety of engineering software
Communication, including written, verbal and effective listening
Ability to:
Read and interpret plans, specifications, design standards, and manuals
Apply engineering concepts, practices and functions
Input and retrieve information from a computer database
Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
Work independently and make decisions
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). While on‑duty status, the position's incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller's rules, and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Tuition waiver for public college courses
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.
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 Affnative 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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