STATE Traffic Studies Engineer - 55009701

State Traffic Studies Engineer - 55009701

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

The vision of the OneFDOT team is to provide a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do includes administering the statewide Traffic Studies Program, coordinating with District personnel, performing updates to Department manuals, assisting with the development of traffic control devices, conducting special traffic and safety studies, representing the Traffic Engineering & Operations Office on technical committees, providing expertise on highway signing, serving as a project manager for research and reviews, providing training to Districts, and reviewing consultant pre-qualifications.

The difference you will make is contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How you will grow includes engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development through the agency's learning management system.

Where you will work is at the FDOT – Barry Building, Traffic Engineering & Operations Office, 3185 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311.

Your specific responsibilities include developing and administering the statewide traffic studies program, assisting District personnel, leading statewide traffic study group meetings, serving as the Department’s highway signing technical matter expert, performing revisions and updates to manuals, assisting with the development and implementation of new traffic control devices, conducting special traffic and safety studies, representing the Traffic Engineering and Operations Office on technical committees, providing technical expertise on traffic signals, midblock crosswalks, and criteria for supplemental highway signing, providing technical expertise on speed zone requirements, applications of speed management techniques, traffic signal warrants, and other traffic control devices, serving as a Project Manager for research and reviews on special projects, providing training on traffic engineering topics, administering Traffic Operations Professional Engineer Phase exams, assisting with reviewing legislative bills, and reviewing Consultant pre-qualifications.

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices, knowledge of traffic operations analysis, safety analysis and study techniques, knowledge of traffic engineering computer analysis and simulation programs, knowledge of the operation of traffic signal and intelligent transportation system equipment, skills in performing project management duties, including managing budgets for projects, skill in effective oral and written communications, ability to develop and deliver technical training, ability to manage workload to produce on time projects, ability to work with diverse groups of people, and ability to use the Department’s computer programs.

Licensure/Registration/Certification requirements include Florida Registered Professional Engineer in accordance with 471, F.S. Other job-related requirements include responding before, during, and following emergency situations.

Minimum qualifications include registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including health insurance (over 90% employer paid), $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid), dental, vision and supplemental insurances, State of Florida retirement package, 10 paid holidays a year, generous vacation and sick leave, career advancement opportunities, tuition waiver for public college courses, a variety of training opportunities, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee