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District 1: Traffic Specialist 3 ( Transportation Spec 3 ) TRP052 PG:M

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TRP052 Transportation Specialist 3 – 20523 Traffic Specialist 3

Pay Grade M

$57,475.00

JOB SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower level staff.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under limited supervision, participates in the planning, design, cost estimating, and coordination of traffic or transportation systems to maximize safety, efficiency and economy of operations. Participates in the daily functions of the Office of Traffic Operations, which includes but is not limited to the following: reviewing pertinent elements of highway design plans for safety, operations and permitting; querying and evaluating crash data; applying the principles of the Highway Safety Manual, GDOT Driveway Manual, MUTCD, and other applicable manuals and policies; field data collection. Will be involved in any or all of the following: preparation of traffic engineering studies, issuing of special encroachment permits, review of GDOT construction plans, and representing Traffic Operations at field plan reviews and public meetings. This position may mentor and train lower level traffic specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and One year of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and Two years of related experience OR One year of experience at position equivalent.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced-level experience in performing complex traffic operational studies or reviews.

• Advanced-level experience in traffic- or operations-related reviews, analysis, or maintenance.

• Advanced-level engineering experience in design, utilities, construction, or maintenance.

• Advanced level knowledge of traffic operation principles, methods, policies and procedures.

• Advanced-level experience in interpreting, analyzing, and summarizing information for the purpose of writing technical reports related to transportation engineering.

• Demonstrated experience to apply appropriate functions to solve engineering related mathematical problems.

• Possesses excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively to work effectively with managers, co-workers and external staff.

• Demonstrated experience using basic computer applications such as word processing and database management programs.

• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting pertinent information on plans, maps, and graphs quickly and accurately.

• Possesses the physical strength and agility necessary to walk throughout project or area of study.

• Possesses a basic knowledge of the organizational structure of the Department and general organizational rules and policies.

• Advanced-level experience in making sound, well-informed decisions to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to problems.

• Demonstrated experience to adapt quickly to change and effectively manage own priorities setting well-defined and realistic personal goals.

• Committed to providing quality service to customers.

• Displays a high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct; displays a professional image.

• Experience interacting with external customers and/or general public.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Possesses EIT Certification in the State of Georgia

+ Experience in the use of engineering software programs including but not limited to the following: SIDRA, Synchro, VISSIM, PCWarrants, or MicroStation

+ Experience performing safety reviews, signal designs, or basic roadway design for quick delivery projects.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Considered Positions for Lower Level

20522-Traffic Specialist 2

20516-Design Engineer 2

19321-Construction Project Engineer

19327-Utilities Specialist 2

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of job-related experience; or an Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at position equivalent.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: TRA04PJ

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $57,475.00

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: May 16, 2025