ITS Operations Tech I

Texas Department of Transportation•Paris, TX

11d

About The Position

Monitors traffic via computerized surveillance and control equipment located within an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) managed area. Disseminates information to the public through various forms of communication. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: Adjusts and performs minor maintenance or repairs to system equipment. Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisory radio and/or low frequency television broadcasts. Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios. Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing. Coordinates with districts and divisions on developing and implementing Title VI policies, procedures, manuals and guidelines. Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area. Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/or automated vehicle identification systems. Provides technical assistance and inspections in the field as needed. Updates traffic management data base. Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
2 years of experience in Traffic studies, analysis, computer ops, electronics, traffic management, telecommunication ops. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Freeway management system concepts and operations
Traffic flow principles and procedures
Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
Radio protocol procedures
Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations
Emergency response procedures
Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Coordinating and directing multiple projects
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable electronic test equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Responsibilities

Adjusts and performs minor maintenance or repairs to system equipment.
Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisory radio and/or low frequency television broadcasts.
Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios.
Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing.
Coordinates with districts and divisions on developing and implementing Title VI policies, procedures, manuals and guidelines.
Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.
Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/or automated vehicle identification systems.
Provides technical assistance and inspections in the field as needed.
Updates traffic management data base.
Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.