DIST MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SPECIALIST - 55007881 Date: Oct 28, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 840168 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: DIST MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SPECIALIST - 55007881Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 55007881 Salary: $76,350.42 - $98,806.42 Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 662/TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Ernesto Polo CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5156 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ernesto.polo@dot.state.fl.us ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,936.55 to $3,800.25 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Ensure safe and efficient traffic control of the State Highway System during maintenance, incidents, special events and construction activities. Conduct field reviews to ensure the Maintenance of Traffic is being carried out in accordance with plans and specifications. Establishes periodic inspections (day and night) of Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) operations on maintenance, incidents, special events and construction projects during critical times such as initial work and phase changes. Responsible for the implementation of the necessary revisions to rectify or shut down these operations if they are deemed unsafe or unauthorized.
Review design plans during phase submittals for M.O.T. features and issues. Assist personnel in developing M.O.T. concepts including level planning.
Establish and implement a process to mainstream the use of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology into field traffic control. This will require the coordination of activities of multiple offices including Construction and Design.
Manage Construction Contract work orders for the unit. Arrange M.O.T. training for the unit.
Assist Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection staff with M.O.T. issues, phase changes and evaluating M.O.T. alternatives proposed by contractors.
Act as Traffic Operations representative at all pre-construction meetings, semi-final and final inspection of construction projects.
Investigate and respond to requests from public agencies, private organizations and individuals concerning various traffic engineering and traffic operations issues.
Review M.O.T. plans for permit work and special events. Assist District Public Information Office with news releases as they relate to roadway closures, detour routes, etc.
Respond to and document major freeway incidents and accidents that occur within construction work zones.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGEABLE OF AND SKILLED AT CONCEPTS, TERMINOLOGY, DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN THE FIELD OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEERING; KNOWLEDGE OF AND EXPERIENCED WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) DESIGN STANDARDS, FDOT PLANS PREPARATION MANUALS, FDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (AASHTO), MANUAL OF UNIFORM OF TRAFFIC STUDIES (MUTS) AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING MANUAL (TEM); KNOWLEDGEABLE OF AND SKILLED AT USING PROGRAMS SUCH AS SIGN DESIGN AND MULTI-POST SIGN DESIGN. KNOWLEDGE OF FDOT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL WORK. KNOWLEDGEABLE OF AND SKILLED AT THINKING LOGICALLY, ANALYZING AND SOLVING TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS; KNOWLEDGE OF AND SKILLED AT PROJECT MANAGEMENT; KNOWLEDGE OF THE CORRECT USE OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION IN COMMUNICATING SPOKEN AND WRITTEN BUSINESS PRODUCT; KNOWLEDGEABLE OF AND SKILLED AT CURRENT COMPUTER PROGRAMS AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. SKILLED AT ESTABLISHING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS EFFECTIVELY AND WORKING WITH OTHERS, OUTSIDE THE LINE OF FORMAL AUTHORITY, TO ACCOMPLISH ORGANIZATION GOALS AND TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK EXTRA HOURS. DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY EVENT, THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT AS NEEDED. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TO DRIVE A STATE OWNED OR LEASED VEHICLE TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION, A CLASS "E" DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and five 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 three 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, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study 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 Signal Association (IMSA) Signs 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.
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33172 Nearest Major Market:Miami
