Traffic Control Center Coordinator

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a Traffic Management Coordinator to coordinate with construction managers and engineers to minimize roadway impacts and to manage traveler information systems used to communicate traffic conditions to the traveling public. The role focuses on timely alerts, accident reporting, and system-wide coordination.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience with automated traffic control and monitoring systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications, or related field; supplemented by three years progressively responsible experience in automated traffic control and traffic monitoring systems; or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with construction managers and traffic engineers on major projects to minimize roadway impacts and manage temporary lane closures.
• Communicate traffic alerts to emergency services, county administrators, and the traveling public; report accidents and provide details on construction, delays, detours and events.
• Assist signal timing staff with timing or re-timing of intersections and troubleshoot traffic control.
• Participate in transportation management systems projects, tests, evaluations, and implementation planning.

Skills

Traffic management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Systems Engineering / Communications

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate with various agencies and construction projects to manage the impact of construction on traffic flow and to manage the traveler information systems that communicate traffic conditions to the traveling public in Cobb County.

The required work hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am until 6:00pm.

Essential Functions

Coordinates with construction managers and traffic engineers on major projects to minimize roadway impacts and conflicts due to construction traffic, lane closures and road closures: and manages the temporary lane closure permit process.

Communicates traffic alerts to emergency services, other stakeholders, County administrators, department management, and the traveling public: identifies, locates, and reports accidents in a timely manner; provides detailed information regarding construction, accidents, traffic delays, detours, and other events; and utilizes changeable message signs, Traffic Watch, Twitter, website, and other subscriber services.

Assists signal timing technical staff with timing or re-timing of intersections, and signal crews in troubleshooting traffic control and management at intersections.

Participates in projects and initiatives regarding transportation management systems: tests and evaluates systems; participates in coordinating and planning implementation of new systems; and participates in project meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications, or related field required; supplemented by three years progressively responsible experience automated traffic control and traffic monitoring systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.