IMAP Responder I / Transportation Worker II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Transportation Worker II (S)

Position Number

60018324

Grade

NC05

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is an anticipated vacancy.

This posting is for an Incident Management Assistance Patrol (IMAP) Responder I within the Eastern Regional TMC IMAP unit. This position will patrol IMAP routes in Divisions 4 and 6.

• The work will involve operation of an IMAP vehicle, traffic control deployments, route surveillance, incident response, removal of disabled and abandoned vehicles, incident/congestion management, and performing routine motorist assistance duties and debris removal to facilitate traffic flow and minimize congestion.

• This position also is responsible for communicating via two-way radio with the TMC dispatch as well as other first responder agencies for appropriate coordination as needed.

• Employees in this class do not supervise but can function as lead workers and/or provide on-the- job training.

• Additionally, Employees will need to successfully pass both classroom training related to safety, IMAP and traffic management operations and a field assessment review.

• This role requires the ability to work independently, think critically, prioritize and control situations, and make decisions quickly under extreme pressure or in a hazardous environment.

• This role requires the ability to perform routine tasks, to move or lift heavy objects, to work in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and ice, and to apply all computer applications required to perform the job, including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), SAP (timesheets), Outlook (email), Excel (spreadsheets), Word, and any other laptop applications as necessary (incident reports, logs).

• In addition, the responder must have the ability to maintain basic first aid and CPR training, to work outside of normal shift hours in the event of larger after-hours incidents or incidents that extend beyond normal working hours, and to skillfully maneuver IMAP vehicles in all weather and traffic conditions while communicating with other units and response partners.

• This role requires the ability to be agile enough to respond and move quickly around fast-moving vehicles unassisted, to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted, to walk long distance multiples times throughout the day, and to change a tire unassisted.

Related experience will be given for experience in the following areas which is document on the application: a) emergency response work; b) medical services; c) protective services in law enforcement/fire/inspection/arson/correctional/security; d) highway/bridge maintenance or construction; e) automotive/maintenance, towing industry, and/or repair.

Additional Training/Experience: Employees will need to successfully pass both classroom training related to safety, IMAP, and traffic management operations and a field assessment review.

• The successful applicant must hold and keep current CPR Certification within 6 months of employment

• The successful applicant must hold and keep current NCDOT IMAP Certification within 6 months of employment

Ability to work independently, think critically, make decisions under extreme pressure or in a hazardous environment. Working knowledge of fire safety, small hand tools, minor mechanical repairs, traffic control devices, two-way radio systems, dynamics of traffic control implementation. Ability to operate and maintain an IMAP truck. Ability to maintain basic first aid and CPR training.

Ability to communicate with other units and response partners. Requires strong communication skills and aptitude for training incoming responders.

All members shall maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance while on duty. Attention to personal hygiene is a requisite when in uniform. These procedures, regulations and policies are intended to promote the professional image expected by the department and to encourage good health for consistently optimum job performance while increasing public confidence. Safety toe shoes required. The selected