Public Works Signal Systems Specialist

Performs highly skilled, technical work analyzing, implementing, and adjusting traffic signal timings and coordination patterns that provide for the smooth flow of traffic on all roadways that are part of the Punta Gorda/Charlotte County Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS). This work is performed primarily in the Traffic Management Center; however, some field work will be required. Assists transportation engineering staff in gathering of data, running traffic modeling software, and implementing changes required to adjust traffic flow throughout the County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees data communication requirements and standards for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network and Traffic Management Center (TMC). 
• Monitors the daily operations, communications channels, and system status of signals associated with the ATMS. 
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and works with the Traffic Signal Supervisor and/or support staff to repair systems in a timely manner to keep the system traffic responsive. 
• Monitors traffic through video displays and on-site inspections; creates and employs approved traffic response plans; generates and/or modifies day and event programs; creates and maintains approved signal timings for isolated and coordinated traffic signals. 
• Detects, monitors, and makes the necessary changes to the signal system to alleviate traffic congestion and delays due to crashes, detours, road closures, etc., that impedes normal traffic flows.  
• Reviews signal timings, engineering studies, timing plans, and signal plans to ensure operation within system parameters. 
• Interacts with State, County, city, private entities, and the general public. 
• Develops procedures and controls to adequately and efficiently monitor the traffic signal system and makes recommendations for implementation. 
• Monitors traffic operations and computer system operations; analyzes and produces daily reports. 
• Regularly evaluates the results of overall operations and reports results to superiors. 
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with others, and communication through telephone and meetings. 
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. 

Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • Preferred:
    • Civil Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Sciences
• Three (3) years of experience in network administration, information technology, or traffic engineering systems.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of traffic programs including SYNCHRO, Transyt 7F, Passer, HCS, Signals 95, and TS/PPD, and ability to run such programs and produce usable results that can be presented to the Traffic Engineering department for evaluation, approval, and implementation. 
• Knowledge of the concepts of coordination including cycles, splits, offsets, and force-offs and their effect on traffic flow. 
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government. 
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations concerning the installation, placement, and timing of traffic signal devices and related ITS electronic equipment. 
• Knowledge of Naztec traffic control equipment and Streetwise traffic signal software preferred.
• Analytical and research skills. 
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures, and policies. 
• Ability to monitor, program, gather, and analyze information from the traffic signal system. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common engineering and technical journals, operation manuals, and traffic signal controllers/coordination unit operation manuals. Ability to interpret and create time space diagrams. 
• Ability to quickly and efficiently manage and respond to incidents as they occur. 
• Ability to respond to inquiries, questions, or complaints from customers and outside agencies. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions.  
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to present oral presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions.  Occasional walking on uneven or slippery surfaces. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Some fieldwork will be required.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to the elements, assault and battery, loud noise, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Salary : $25 - $33