Posting number: 26-00415
Department: Public Works
Division: Traffic Engineering
Job classification: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER TECHNICIAN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation, Communications
Work Location: 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:30 pm and/or 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Expected Starting Hourly Range: $19.51 - $24.38
This classification will be responsible for effectively and efficiently responding to all incident and operational needs that occur within the Traffic Management Center (TMC). This position requires a thorough understanding of the various system tools and operational procedures utilized within the TMC. This position also requires flexible work hours, rotating shifts, and on-call support work to meet the demands of the TMC operation.
Indoor/outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Monitoring traffic status (by CCTV cameras and by GUI display/detector data), scheduled events, active events, etc.
Help senior technicians in coordinating with other operations staff with regards to external agency communications and general control room coordination, and other control room staff from other agencies to obtain a full understanding of all control room activity status.
Inform Emergency Services of Traffic Events - The TMC Technicians will assist the Traffic System Engineer by informing all Emergency Services of traffic events in the geographical coverage area of the TMC. These events vary in their scope and the methods on how the operator responds, notifying FHP, local police, fire and EMS services.
Taking information received from traffic monitoring activities, public safety agency scanners, or email alerts, and field devices, and packaging that information for senior technicians to review and disseminate.
Understands the basics of signal timing parameters and ability to monitor signal and other ATMS device connectivity using central signal management system and other software programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.
High school graduate/equivalent.
Level I, IMSA and/or ATSSA Signal Certification(s) and FDOT MOT Basic within one (1) year of hire date.
One (1) year experience in a Traffic Management Center setting.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Technical experience in the areas of traffic, communications, computers, or electronics desired.
Knowledge/familiarity with electrical systems.
Knowledge of the operation of hand and power tools required in assigned work.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to become familiar with state and local regulations and the manual on traffic signal installations as required by assigned work.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, supervisor and outside agencies.
Ability to perform manual tasks as required for area of assignment.
Skill in basic computer operations such as spreadsheets and word processors is required.
Manatee County Government has made quality customer service to you, our customers – Manatee residents, business owners and visitors – our top priority. The Bradenton area was recently named Florida’s “most satisfying” place to live. We couldn’t agree more. Our quality of life is second to none. We’d like to think part of that satisfaction is thanks to the friendly, customer service-driven government we’ve created at Manatee County. We live here. We work here. We’re your neighbors. We appreciate the honor and privilege to serve this great community!
Manatee County is located on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to the north, Hardee and DeSoto counties to the east and Sarasota to the south. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island fade into the Gulf of Mexico to the west. The County seat and the largest municipality in Manatee County is Bradenton. Manatee County has five other municipalities, including the City of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, the Town of Longboat Key and Palmetto.
More than 400,000 people call Manatee County home, but our population increases considerably in the winter when high temperatures vary between 65 and 75 degrees. Many northerners, affectionately known as Snow Birds, have second homes or rent a winter home here. Our county employees are key to delivering services to all our residents including our seniors, children, families and those just starting out. From the Libraries to Forest Preserves, Beaches to Neighborhoods, new developments to individual residences, the services we provide touch everyone in the community in a positive way. As a county employee, you contribute toward that effort.
