TRAFFIC SPECIALIST III - 55009382
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 854627
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: TRAFFIC SPECIALIST III - 55009382
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55009382
Salary: $59,062.09 - $76,433.30
Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 562 / Traffic Operations
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Lauren Pearson
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 321-257-7246
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lauren.pearson@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,566.53 ($66,729.78 /annual)
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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing 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:
Traffic Specialist III – District Five / District Traffic Operations
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Traffic Operations
719 S. Woodland Boulevard
DeLand, Florida 32720
Annual Salary Range:
$59,062.09 - $76,433.30
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Performs engineering review and analysis and develop traffic engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic regulations, signal operating plans, traffic studies, sign designs, etc.) This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action. Includes participation in meetings and presentations, coordination with Department staff, affected external agencies and customers. Includes coordination of resources necessary to implement remedial action.
Assist in the maintenance of traffic features in the Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) and traffic operations related databases. This includes features relating to traffic signals, speed limits etc.; such as begin and ending milepost, support systems, number of connections, etc.
Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to represent Traffic Operations interests. Includes providing useful commentary and review of work products. Includes correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.
Assist in the review of plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities. This includes ensuring plan submittals adhere to the Department's safety and design standards.
Track and assist in the review of all permit submittals that are submitted to the District Traffic Operations Office. This includes reviewing access management permits for compliance with State Highway System Co
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