Technician - TMSD - Traffic Management Center chez Collier County, FL

About the Department

Provides real-time traffic monitoring, control, engineering and technical support for the Traffic Management Center within the Transportation Engineering Division, which may involve researching and collecting traffic data, conducting field visits and assisting in the Traffic Management Center’s call-center. The Traffic Management Center Technician provides precision, problem-solving, and effective coordination with engineers, contractors, and public safety agencies. Dedicated to ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient roadway operations.

Position Duties

• Collects data relating to Division operations and activities; conducts studies; assists in analyzing data and identifying trends.
• Conducts research of division files, legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
• Creates and maintains computer databases of Division data; maintains spreadsheets of statistical data; enters operational data, field data, measurements, specifications, and other data into computer.
• Prepares technical engineering reports, studies, bid specifications, or other documents; provides reports or data to division management, consultants, outside agencies or others as appropriate.
• Produces graphic materials relating to division projects for display or presentation at meetings; prepares digital copies of plans; performs general drafting work.
• Performs field work to collect data at various sites; performs surveying and utilizes global position unit to collect data; takes photographs and measurements of field conditions.
• Provides information and assistance related to Division activities, data, procedures, documentation, or other issues; reviews requests for Division services and takes appropriate action; responds to routine questions, researches questions/problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Answers public inquiries in a call-center oriented environment.
• Solves complex problems in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments.
• Applies standard operating procedures as provided by the Division.
• Manages multiple software systems simultaneously with solid computer skills.
• Performs real-time traffic monitoring with the use of CCTV cameras.
• Performs traffic signal control to improve traffic flow.
• Troubleshoots and maintains Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), detection systems, and fiber optic communications.
• Competence in using software platforms to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot signals.
• Follows and adheres to the MUTCD standards, FHWA guidelines, and local traffic signal policies.
• Uses troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for both field and network-based signal/ITS equipment.
• Works independently and respond to malfunctions promptly.
• Gather data on traffic volumes, count data, and turning movement counts.
• Manages and monitors the health of ITS infrastructure equipment.
• Reports and coordinates repair or maintenance activities.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Other Qualifications

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. 
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency.  On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.