Osceola County, FL
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02650
Department: TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Target Hiring Range: $108,160.00 -$144,799.20 Pay Grade Range:$108,160.00 -$167, 648.00
Depending on Qualifications and Experience
** Position subject to close at any time**
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation & Transit, the purpose of this position is to administer responsible professional, technical, and administrative work for the Transportation/Traffic Operations program. The employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable County, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Functions in a senior management capacity and is responsible for directing the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, budgets, and projects. Works with considerable independence and decision-making authority, while performing the assigned duties.
Essential Job Functions
(Note: these are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of transportation and/or traffic engineering experience, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license.
Certifications/Licenses:
Physical Demand: Medium
Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$118.34
$184.08
HRA Buy-Up
$35.14
$159.17
$247.60
Dental Base
$0.00
$12.47
$22.96
Dental Buy-Up
$3.28
$18.86
$31.99
Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15
Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.
Basic Life Insurance Policy
At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Employee Health Center
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals
Service Time
Accruals Per Month
1 month - 5 years
8 hours
5 years and 1 month - 10 years
10 hours
10 years and 1 month - 15 years
12 hours
15 years and 1 month - 20 years
13.34 hours
20 years and over
16.66 hours
S ick Leave Accruals
Classification
Accruals Per Month
Full time employees
8 hours
Part time employees
4 hours
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
Administrative Leave
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Sick Leave Bank
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program
Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) working days off.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.
Employee Recognition Program
We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "You've Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field? (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application) if so, please list the type of degree and major/concentration. if, none list N/A
02
Briefly explain and list your years of progressive responsible experience in transportation and/or traffic engineering. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application).
03
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess in a supervisory capacity? (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application)
04
Are you a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida? (If yes, include the certification information in the "Certificates and License" section of the application) and in this field. If, none list N/A
05
If you are not registered with the State of Florida, will you be able to obtain the Professional Engineer certification transfer within 90 days of hire?
06
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
07
Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)
08
Do you possess a valid Drivers' License, If so from what State?
Required Question
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02650
Department: TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Target Hiring Range: $108,160.00 -$144,799.20 Pay Grade Range:$108,160.00 -$167, 648.00
Depending on Qualifications and Experience
** Position subject to close at any time**
Under the direction of the Director of Transportation & Transit, the purpose of this position is to administer responsible professional, technical, and administrative work for the Transportation/Traffic Operations program. The employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable County, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Functions in a senior management capacity and is responsible for directing the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, budgets, and projects. Works with considerable independence and decision-making authority, while performing the assigned duties.
Essential Job Functions
(Note: these are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).
- Leads the planning, design, and implementation of cutting-edge transportation systems management strategies, incorporating ITS, signal retiming, and advanced traffic operations design and studies.
- Oversees the development and implementation of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) programs and Connected Vehicles (CV)/Automated Vehicles (AV) initiatives, shaping the future of transportation in Osceola County.
- Designs and integrate complex ITS networks, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance traffic management capabilities.
- Establishes work priorities for traffic engineering projects.
- Conducts comprehensive traffic studies and analyses to inform transportation planning and decision-making.
- Manages the review and approval of Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) methodologies and final reports prepared by private developments within the County.
- Develops and update policies for installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices for the County roadway network.
- Establishes and update County policies and procedures including, but not limited to, golf cart and scooter policies.
- Supports Community Development and Transportation Engineering with review of access management issues, site plans, project traffic analysis reports (PTAR) for roadway projects, temporary traffic control plans, typical sections, and roadway classification questions.
- Provides oversight for the County's Traffic Management Center and ATMS activities.
- Manages the investigation and response to complaints regarding congestion problems, malfunctions of traffic signals, safety hazards, and other issues as required by citizens, officials, other County departments, and other agencies.
- Manages the County Annual Traffic Count program, the collection of existing traffic data, and the production of traffic operations and safety studies to determine the posted speeds, safety measures, need for traffic control devices, and maintenance of traffic networks for the County roadway system.
- Manages and review designs for ITS networks, traffic signals, intersection geometry, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control plans, signal system timings, and other traffic management-related improvements prepared by other departments, agencies, developers, contractors, and consultants.
- Manages construction and professional services contracts for the design and construction of ITS networks, traffic signals, intersection safety and/or capacity improvements, and other traffic management-related projects.
- Prepares, monitors, and control the Division's budget for all operations in the Traffic Engineering Division.
- Serves on County or inter-governmental boards as necessary.
- Interacts with law enforcement agencies and other governmental bodies as necessary.
- Provides oversight and guidance to a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the successful execution of transportation projects.
- Initiates and effectively recommend, for final approval by the Department Director, hiring, termination, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges and implement forward-thinking strategies.
- Stays ahead of emerging trends and technologies in transportation systems management and operations, driving Osceola County to be at the forefront of transportation innovation.
- Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of transportation and/or traffic engineering experience, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, or if registered in another State be able to obtain licensure in Florida within 90 days upon hiring.
- Extensive knowledge of design practices and standards for the design of signals and signal systems, intersections, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic during construction, accident analysis, and highway safety studies, capacity analysis, and traffic operations studies.
- Extensive knowledge of the national and state transportation standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, and ITE guidelines.
- Knowledge of traffic forecasting and modeling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, plan, schedule projects, make decisions and negotiate.
- Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with subordinates, superiors, and the general public.
- Ability to generate ideas that create value and improve processes.
Physical Demand: Medium
- 50 pounds maximum lifting.
- If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing.
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.
Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$118.34
$184.08
HRA Buy-Up
$35.14
$159.17
$247.60
Dental Base
$0.00
$12.47
$22.96
Dental Buy-Up
$3.28
$18.86
$31.99
Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15
Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.
Basic Life Insurance Policy
At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Employee Health Center
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals
Service Time
Accruals Per Month
1 month - 5 years
8 hours
5 years and 1 month - 10 years
10 hours
10 years and 1 month - 15 years
12 hours
15 years and 1 month - 20 years
13.34 hours
20 years and over
16.66 hours
S ick Leave Accruals
Classification
Accruals Per Month
Full time employees
8 hours
Part time employees
4 hours
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving - Day After
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Administrative Leave
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Sick Leave Bank
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program
Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) working days off.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.
Employee Recognition Program
We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "You've Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field? (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application) if so, please list the type of degree and major/concentration. if, none list N/A
02
Briefly explain and list your years of progressive responsible experience in transportation and/or traffic engineering. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application).
03
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess in a supervisory capacity? (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application)
04
Are you a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida? (If yes, include the certification information in the "Certificates and License" section of the application) and in this field. If, none list N/A
05
If you are not registered with the State of Florida, will you be able to obtain the Professional Engineer certification transfer within 90 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)
- Yes
- No
08
Do you possess a valid Drivers' License, If so from what State?
Required Question