TRAFFIC SPECIALIST IV - SAFETY - 55012669 1

Traffic Specialist IV - Safety

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 OneFDOT team 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 includes:

• Support the development and review of engineering reports and studies.
• Support the development and management of professional and contractual service contracts.
• Participate in meetings, on committees, task teams and other groups with internal and external customers.
• Assist the District Traffic Safety Program Engineer with coordinating project production.
• Assist with the development and coordination of the District's safety work program.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of management principles and practices
• Knowledge of traffic operations analysis and study techniques
• Skill in effective oral communications
• Skill in use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook)
• Skill in effective written communications
• Skill in interpreting and disseminating traffic engineering related data
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data
• Ability to manage workload to produce on time resolutions to problems
• Ability to guide, manage, and work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum qualifications include:

• A high school diploma and four years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience
• An associate of arts or science degree in computer science, engineering technology, or similar relevant area of study and two years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience
• 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 and one year of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State
• 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, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location: Tampa, FL, US, 33612