Sr System Specialist

Overview

The Sr System Specialist is responsible for daily management and monitoring of traffic signal infrastructure connected to the Traffic Management Center. This includes traffic signals, flashing assemblies, radars, and cameras. Work also involves monitoring and adjusting signal timing, coordination with internal and external departments during special events and emergencies.

Performs on-call duties. Assists Supervisor(s) in the maintenance and upgrade of equipment and software managed by the Traffic Management Center to ensure compliance with City, State, Federal, ITE, TMUTCD, and other traffic and electrical standards, methodologies, techniques, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and analyzes traffic engineering studies, field investigations, testing, monitoring and maintaining signal timing and coordination plans at existing signal locations
• Performs analysis of existing traffic signal system to determine effectiveness of coordination, field studies and observations of timing plans, real-time and historical data
• Performs operational studies including vehicle and pedestrian volume studies, vehicle travel time studies, and vehicle delay studies
• Evaluates corridor timing effectiveness in accordance to established travel time goals
• Conducts and analysis status reports on vehicle detection and traffic controllers' systems
• Program, maintain, and operate the City of Corpus Christi ATMS and ITS software and equipment in the Traffic Management Center
• Maintains computer database of traffic signal parameters, performance measures, and work plans
• Responsible for traffic signal cabinet assembly testing, calibrating and operational analysis of traffic signal infrastructure equipment housed in the cabinet to ensure accuracy and operation prior to field assembly/deployment
• Collects and review data collected by ATMS and ITS software and equipment to provide recommendations or findings to optimize traffic signal systems
• Assists Supervisor(s) in developing current and future plans for traffic signal systems maintenance and upgrades
• Prepares written reports and maintains logs and records
• Develops reports on inspections and findings to deliver to Supervisor(s)
• Identifies equipment and software in need of maintenance and upgrades
• Utilizes work management systems to investigate, troubleshoot, maintain and update asset inventory and document repairs
• Respond to citizen traffic signal related requests
• Assists Supervisor(s) in training staff in the operation, testing, deployment and repair of traffic signal systems equipment and software
• Ensures compliance with City, State, Federal, ITE, TMUTCD, and other traffic and electrical standards, methodologies, techniques, and practices
• Provide provisions of guidance and training to others
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
• Non
• Exempt – Full-Time Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA/ AS); or two (2) year technical certificate
• 6 years of experience – five (5) years’ experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, installing traffic signal systems Licenses and Certifications Required
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician I and Traffic Signal Technician II certification
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Inspector and/ or Roadway Lighting Technician I Certification
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire Required within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Class A Commercial Drivers License
• IMSA Level 3 Certification Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview. Supplemental Information
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi. The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.