FMS/AMS Specialist IV - 55014637

Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance $25,000

Dental and vision insurance

State retirement package

Paid holidays

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION seeks a FMS/AMS Specialist IV in District Six to oversee ITS/ TMC operations, drive contract performance, and ensure detector accuracy for tolling systems. You will manage contracts, coordinate with CEI teams, and analyze data to sustain high availability of transportation networks.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to standards, and contributing to safety and mobility goals for Florida's transportation system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic engineering concepts, terminology and analysis.
• MUTCD standards familiarity and FDOT guidelines knowledge.
• Experience with traffic data collection techniques and data analysis.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages contracts for ITS/TSM&O programs and related services.
• Programs FMS/AMS projects and RFPs, with technical specs and plans.
• Performs engineering review and traffic data analysis for performance trends.
• Supports development of TSM&O programs at multiple levels and stakeholder liaison.

Skills

Traffic engineering

MUTCD knowledge

FDOT standards

Data analysis techniques

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Education

Engineering/ITS experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 2,746.69 - $ 3,554.54 /biweekly range /

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

662 / TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we 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:

FMS/AMS Specialist IV, District Six Traffic Operations

This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of District Six’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Transportation Management Center (TMC) Operations contract. This performance-based contract provides continuous management and operational support for District Six’s Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Program from the SunGuide TMC (STMC), operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The position will additionally provide oversight of the Express Lanes and Ramp Signaling systems along I-95, I-75, and SR 826, ensuring that all systems operate in accordance with established objectives and performance standards. Responsibilities include evaluating performance metrics, identifying and developing strategies to address performance degradation, and directing comprehensive operational analyses. Furthermore, this position will ensure the accuracy and reliability of the vehicle detection systems used in the tolling algorithm by monitoring detector performance and authorizing their inclusion or removal based on compliance with required accuracy thresholds.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

1000 NW 111th Ave.

Annual Salary Range:

$ 71,413.96 - $ 92,418.07

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develops and manages professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions (including, but not limited to, Road Ranger Incident Management Service Patrol program, Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) program and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) teams. Includes developing documentation for contract funding, RFPs and related documents; participates on technical review committees (TRC); evaluates contract work products; evaluates consultants; and processes/approves invoices.

Develops and programs Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) projects that facilitate operation of freeway/arterial management systems and incident management. Develops project Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical specifications and concept plans. Identifies and programs project-related Operations and Maintenance (O/M) resources.

Performs engineering review and analysis. Develops traffic engineering reports and associated documents for freeway and/or arterial management, including signal operating plan development. Develops Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) network maintenance and operations performance reports. Interprets data and analyzes results using statistical techniques. Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets.

Supports development of the Department's Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) program at the district, regional and statewide levels. Includes participating on task teams and providing input on business/strategic plans. Provides support during project implementation phases. Includes attendance at project meetings; interaction with project CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) personnel, contractors, vendors and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and participation in project acceptance testing. Develops TSM&O trend analysis and reporting capabilities. Ensures that robust and scalable solutions are implemented using a variety of internal and external data sources.

Provides 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 operations fundamentals, Department design standards and engineering judgment. Includes accepting/rejecting the responses to those comments.

Evaluates and makes recommendations relating to application of new technology to support the Department's FMS/AMS programs.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• 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
• Knowledgeable of traffic data collection techniques

Skills in:

• Skilled in problem solving
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Skilled in communication, including written, verbal and effective listening

Ability to:

• 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 requires a Level II Background Check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statues. The incumbent may be required to work extra hours. During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (FS) related State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation invoice's processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and four years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and two years of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; 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, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; 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) Traffic Signals, Traffic Signal Inspector, or Fiber Optics in ITS certification; or An active Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) 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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

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 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 Affeative 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 at [phone] for assistance.

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.