ITS Operations Tech IV (Lead)

Texas Department of Transportation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Plans, coordinates and schedules shift operations for an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) managed area. Leads a group of technical employees engaged in monitoring traffic via computerized surveillance and control equipment located within an ITS control center. Disseminates information to the public through various forms of communications. Works under time critical conditions when resolving emergency traffic situations. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
6 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 college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Extensive knowledge of: Freeway management system concepts and operations, Traffic flow principles and procedures, Radio protocol procedures, Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations, Emergency response procedures
Expert skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others, Coordinating and directing multiple projects, Analyzing and organizing business and technical data, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems, Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Responsibilities

Coordinates with maintenance sections, police department, metropolitan transit, city officials etc., to discuss traffic problems and emergency response solutions.
Makes joint decisions regarding the need for emergency response teams and the methods of adjusting and correcting system equipment.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Oversees and monitors operations of the ITS for managing an area-wide transportation system
Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisory radio and/or low frequency television broadcasts.
Develops and evaluates incident response scenarios
Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.
Operates all equipment located within the operations control center
Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned