Signal Timing Technician (Transportation Specialist) III, IV, or V: Traffic Signal Crew (Austin District)

This position provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design andadvanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic operations, maintenance of highways and facilities, or bridge inspection and appraisal in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors 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.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities for Signal Timing Technician III, IV, or V include:

• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Develops and prepares consultant work orders and agreements.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Evaluates the costs of integration of new equipment. 
• Implements proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, traffic management systems or other traffic related items.
• Provides technical expertise for field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
• Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle. 

Additional Responsibilities for Signal Timing Technician IV includes:

• Coordinates complex traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Provides advanced technical expertise for field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.

Additional Responsibilities for Signal Timing Technician V includes:

• Oversees the development of short- and long-range maintenance plans and monitors operations to ensure compliance with plans.
• Develops and monitors budgets.
• Directs traffic studies, analyzes traffic data, determines need and prepares plan layouts for traffic projects including signs, signals, illumination devices or traffic data collection devices.
• Oversees and administers contracts for the installation and maintenance of traffic systems and traffic data collection devices.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. 

Experience: 

Signal Timing Technician III, IV, or V: 5 YEARS Transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance.

Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies:

Signal Timing Technician III, IV, or V includes:

• Traffic operations engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

• Traffic management systems operations

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations

• Traffic flow principles and procedures

• Transportation communication technology

• Digital data communications and closed-circuit television systems

• DBE, HUB, SBE

• Contract development and management policies and procedures

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
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• 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.
• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.