TRAFFIC SPECIALIST IV

Traffic Specialist IV - 55005100

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.

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.

The vision of the Florida Department of Transportation is to 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:

• Perform engineering review and analysis, develop engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic regulations, signal operating plans, benefit/cost analysis, etc.)
• This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgement to identify operational safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinator with Department staff affected external agencies and customers as required.
• Ensure coordination of resources necessary to implement remedial action.
• Assist in development and management of professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions.
• Includes developing documentation for contract funding, request for proposal (RFP) and related documents, participation on technical review committees (TRC), evaluation of contract work products, consultant evaluation and invoice processing/approval.
• Provide review comments on plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities.
• This includes developing technical comments directed to the design project manager or design engineer of record based on traffic engineering fundamentals, Department design standards and engineering judgement. Includes accepting/rejecting the responses to those comments.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with internal and external customers to represent Traffic Operations interest.
• Provide useful commentary and review of work products, development of correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.

The successful candidate will have the following required 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.
• Knowledge of traffic data collection techniques.
• Skilled in problem solving.
• 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 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.

Other job-related requirements:

• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum qualifications:

• A high school diploma and four years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or
• An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology and two years 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 and one year of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Location: Lake City, FL, US, 32025