Traffic Systems Admin I:

Oversees a group of technical employees responsible for the analysis, design, construction, inspection, installation, timing, repair, maintenance and testing of traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related components. Manages or supervises technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Traffic Systems Admin II:

Oversees, manages and directs a large group of employees responsible for the analysis, design, construction, inspection, installation, timing, repair, maintenance and testing of traffic systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and related components.  Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public.  Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Traffic Systems Admin I:

• Maintains liaison with the Traffic Operations Division concerning traffic safety and/or ITS issues.
• Meets with TxDOT staff and local governmental officials to discuss traffic problems and possible solutions.
• Monitors traffic management systems, including video and electronic displays, and responds to traffic conditions.
• Oversees specific traffic systems-related programs.
• Prepares, coordinates and monitors consultant contract administration for traffic systems and ITS.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Traffic Systems Admin II:

Includes all essential duties listed for Traffic Systems Admin I as well as:

• Participates in TxDOT research projects.
• Provides technical assistance and support for ITS.
• Oversees specific traffic and ITS related programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Traffic Systems Admin I:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

   

Experience: 

• 2 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (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.

• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

   

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Traffic Systems Admin II:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

   

   

Experience: 

• 3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (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.

• Must have 2 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

   

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Admin I:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
  • Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations.
• Proficient skill in:
  • Supervising technical staff
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
  • Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Other Attributes
  • Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Traffic Systems Admin II:

Includes all competencies listed for Traffic Systems Admin I as well as:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• Proficient skill in:
  • Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Traffic Systems Admin I and II:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

• This position is considered to be an essential employee. This candidate must be willing to work hours outside of M-F, 8am-5pm.