Traffic Technician

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The Planning and Development department is actively seeking a Traffic Technician. 
 
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical engineering work in coordinating, inspecting, monitoring and reviewing the placement of traffic control devices in support of related traffic engineering projects. The work requires a knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used to determine the location and placement of traffic control devices such as detour markers, street signs and pavement markings which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in coordinating traffic control activities and dealing with contractors regarding field problems encountered. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates motor vehicles, standard office equipment including personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related. The physical demands are minimal, consisting of walking, standing, bending, moving and lifting equipment weighing less than 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

• Inspects proposed road construction sites to determine traffic control devices needed to support projects.
• Attends pre-construction conferences and informs contractors of traffic control devices required for projects.
• Arranges and coordinates the installation of traffic control devices such as detour markers, signs and pavement markings to support road construction projects.
• Inspects construction sites during construction to ensure proper traffic control devices are in place.
• Inspects new subdivisions to determine street signs and pavement markings required and writes service orders to install required signs and markings.
• Attends final inspections of subdivision construction projects to ensure appropriate signs and pavement markings are in place.
• Recommends changes in traffic control devices, regulations or other improvements necessary to improve traffic conditions.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes traffic volume and accident data to identify and determine the causes of high accident rates for particular locations and traffic conditions.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Operates personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
• Operates motor vehicle.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to determine the location and placement of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of the Federal Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
• Knowledge of traffic data collection methods and techniques.
• Ability to inspect construction sites and determine appropriate traffic control devices, signs and pavement markings.
• Ability to research, compile and analyze traffic volume and accident data.
• Ability to maintain required records and prepare reports.
• Ability to use personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Three years of education and/or experience in traffic data collection or engineering support activities.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class the City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• Must possess or obtain within (6) months of appointment the Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Certification.  
• I.M.S.A. Level I Signs and Markings Certification and Advanced Temporary Traffic Control Certification must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000