Traffic Systems Administrator I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A state transportation agency in Paris seeks a Traffic Systems Administrator to oversee technical employees and manage traffic systems. Responsibilities include developing procedures, coordinating with design, and conducting inspections. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. This role offers robust involvement in traffic management and public safety efforts.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience for Traffic Systems Administrator I; 3 years for II.
• 1 year of supervisory experience for Traffic Systems Administrator I; 2 years for II.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct on-site verification inspections of traffic system installations.
• Develop operating procedures for traffic control and ITS.
• Coordinate with governmental entities to solve traffic issues.

Connaissances

Traffic System Administrator I or II

Budgeting methods and procedure

Public relations

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Overview

Oversees a group of technical employees responsible for the analysis, design, construction, inspection, installation, timing, repair, maintenance and testing of traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related components. Manages or supervises technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties

Traffic Systems Administrator I or II:

• Conducts on-site verification inspections of goods and services provided by vendors and contractors.
• Coordinates with roadway design on schematics, assists with capacity and level-of-service studies and reviews in-house and consultant traffic control plans and traffic projects. Develops budgets and monitors stock accounts and equipment inventories.
• Develops operating procedures for traffic control, ITS, illuminations or systems equipment installation, maintenance and repair
• Ensures proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions are used at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Gathers traffic data, makes recommendations and assists in preparing plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices, left turn lanes, speed zones, school zones and pavement markings.
• Maintains liaison with the Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic safety and/or ITS issues.
• Meets with TxDOT staff and local governmental officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Reviews traffic control plans.
• Writes and revises specifications, amendments and contract provisions for traffic control, ITS, illumination or systems equipment.
• Writes work orders and orders equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Traffic Systems Administrator II

• Participates in TxDOT research projects.
• Provides technical assistance and support for ITS
• Represents the Department in legal proceedings when required
• Writes and revises specifications, amendments and contract provisions for traffic control, ITS, illumination or systems
• Oversees specific traffic and ITS related programs.
• Prepares correspondence related to traffic systems.
• Prepares, coordinates and monitors consultant contract administration for traffic systems and ITS.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Traffic Systems Administrator I: 2 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience.
Traffic Systems Administrator II: 3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Supervisory Experience:

Traffic Systems Administrator I: 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Traffic Systems Administrator II: 2 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

• Traffic System Administrator I or II

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Budgeting methods and procedure.
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.

Traffic System Administrator II – Competencies

• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• Fiber optic technology
• Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Traffic signal design
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

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