Intelligent Transportation Systems Analyst bei City of Glendale

About the Department

About Us:
The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.
The Role:
	The Intelligent Transportation System Analyst develops, updates and monitors traffic signal timing plans. Implements citywide coordination plans using centralized traffic signal system software and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructures. Coordinates dissemination of travel information to the public utilizing variable message signs (VMS) and other media.  Actively manages traffic signals during planned/un-planned events and peak hours from Traffic Management Center. The ideal candidate for the role will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant work experience in traffic signal systems such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, telecommunications, system programming, and/or traffic signal system timing.
Salary and Hiring Bonus:
This position is a Grade 409 with an annual salary between $73,056-$109,584
Benefits:
Temporary Personnel is entitled to participate in medical insurance only that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.
Sick Leave:
		Regular status position’s offer: The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays. Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service. Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).
Retirement:
		This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%.

Position Duties

1. Actively manages traffic signals using City’s ITS signalized system for daily traffic, planned and unplanned events, and construction activities.  Planned events includes events at Sports and Entertainment District and Downtown Glendale.
2. Refines and monitors traffic signal timing plans based on real time traffic monitoring. Assists emergency service with traffic control by altering traffic signal operations as conditions dictate. Coordinates with other city departments and agencies for efficient flow of traffic during short- and long-term events.
3. Acts as the lead or assists in traffic control during events at the city sports facilities including setting barricades, programming dynamic message signs, or actively controlling traffic signals.
4. Develops, monitors, and updates traffic signal timing plans.
5. Implements citywide coordination plans using the centralized traffic signal controller system based on real time traffic patterns.
6. Regularly evaluates traffic problems utilizing live video images to maximize the capacity of the City’s ITS system.
7. Utilizes Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and other media to communicate traffic conditions to the traveling public.
8. Assists in managing the traffic signal system computer network.
9. Designs and implements responsive and adaptive traffic signal timing networks.
10. Prepares analytical studies and makes verbal and written recommendations to the ITS Superintendent regarding innovative changes that will maximize the capacity of the existing ITS system.
11. Assists with engineering specification design and implementation of a variety of ITS technologies.
12. Assists other staff in the repair or design of ITS equipment including but not limited to fiber optic cable, CCTV, equipment controllers, and network switches.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant work experience in traffic signal systems such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, telecommunications, system programming, and/or traffic signal system timing.

Knowledge of: 
Theory, principles, practices, materials, and equipment of traffic signal operation, traffic flow, telecommunications, fiber optics, closed circuit television cameras, and all other aspects ITS Professional literature and sources of information for the field of intelligent transportation systems
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Ability to: 
Effectively identify, plan, organize and carry out necessary repairs to the City’s ITS system
Analyze findings and prepare recommendations, present written and oral reports
Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the public
Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment
Provide quality customer services
Interpret regulations, policies, and guidelines of the City of Glendale and other government agencies
Conduct field observations, tests, and installations
Communicate with the public on ITS and traffic signal issues and be viewed by the public as an expert in these areas

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying

Special Requirements:

Valid Arizona driver’s license. Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. Will be required to work extended hours on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays for events.  

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

Other Qualifications

Office setting with a significant amount of field inspections.

Working Conditions:

Will be exposed to weather extremes and working next to live and heavy traffic at times.