Develop or review traffic signal system timings for corridors; research computer based information as well as field timing operations to determine signal timing performance. Makes changes to signal timing patterns or provides justification to request a signal timing change. Install communication devices and troubleshoot communication issues as needed. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive. Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals. Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected. Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
Coordinate traffic signal timings with local jurisdictions throughout the region: Identify and maintain a list of corridors that would benefit from traffic signal coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. Develop a plan for establishing coordinated signal timings and oversee processes needed to design, implement and maintain interjurisdictional timing plans.
Correspondence: Investigate complaints and prepare response for management review to sensitive and high-profile customer inquiries, both internal and external, regarding traffic signal system operations, signal timing and other signal operational issues
Develop closed loop traffic responsive signal systems: Determine appropriate signal timing and functionality for traffic signal system design projects. Design or adjust system signal timings to maintain and or improve signal operational efficiency. Make final decisions on operational master and local controller unit function values. Collect and analyze data and maintain records.
Engineering Technology Solutions: Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Maintain Records: Research information and update records or databases on for activities in assigned program area. Collect and verify project data, maintain files and recommend updates when discrepancies are found.
Signal Systems: Maintain signal systems and isolated signalized intersection timing database specialized signal software. Update signal system databases as signal timings are finalized and notify others on new signals. Develop traffic signal timings for non-system intersections. Maintain computerized timing files.
Special Studies: Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area. Prepare project related correspondence.
Technical Advice and Guidance: Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management. Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents.
Technical Data: Provide technical data for the design of traffic signal systems on road construction and maintenance projects to improve existing signal systems. Determine location and number of system loops for placement in signal system. Examine existing interconnect communication and make recommendations for new or additional communication needs. Prepare written reports regarding systems and isolated intersection data.
Time Management: Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects. Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed.
Traffic Signal Coordination: Coordinate with Traffic Engineering on projects that impact traffic signal operations; review and analyze traffic impact data using traffic simulation models; make recommendations on signal timing adjustments. Adjust signal timings in conjunction with resurfacing projects to minimize traffic impacts when detection is destroyed. Make final time design and timing decisions for newly installed traffic signals and modified signals. Coordinate repairs of phone communications with signal maintenance.
Traffic Signal Monitoring: Monitor traffic signal systems using system computers and field observations Monitor system functions using time based reports and critical alarms. Determine timeframes and set up system computers for time-based reports. Evaluate critical alarms for needed actions and make malfunction corrections and operational function parameter adjustments.
Traffic Signal System: Recommend and develop new signal systems to improve arterial traffic flow efficiency. Recommend modifications to existing signal configurations to improve system’s operational efficiency. Design closed-loop coordination traffic signal system timing plans. Develop and analyze traffic signal system timings to coordinate the flow of traffic on primary highways in the event of other arterial closures. Develop and implement quantitative measures to track performance of traffic signal systems. Ensure signal system timing activities are coordinated with traffic signal maintenance operations. Review new traffic signal technologies and functionality.
Training: Assist in developing and performing employee training for assigned program areas. Assist in mentoring field staff and work with team members to monitor training programs.
VDOT Representative: Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspection staff, consultants, contractors and VDOT management.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications and contracts.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions regarding traffic signal operational improvements
Considerable knowledge of highway construction methods, procedures and practices.
Knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards relative to traffic control devices
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices and ability to apply engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex projects
Knowledge of traffic signal design and operations.
Knowledge of traffic signal operations, system and maintenance operations, local intersection and master controller unit operational functions and traffic signal system coordination timing design.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Skill in the use of traffic system design and signal control software
Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to solve problems and make decisions regarding traffic signal operational improvements
Experience in traffic signal design and operations.
Knowledge of federal, state rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards relative to traffic control devices
Knowledge of traffic signal operations, system and maintenance operations, local intersection and master controller unit operational functions and traffic signal system coordination timing design
Skill in the use of traffic system design and signal control software
A combination of training, experience, or education in Highway Construction, Workforce Safety , Busines or related field desired.
Experience in traffic signal system design; overall traffic signal operations and traffic signal control and signal timing software.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
