FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55002947

Requisition No: 840426 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FMS/AMS SPECIALIST III - 55002947

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002947 

Salary:  $56,333.56 - $72,902.26 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FMS / AMS Specialist III

164/ Traffic Operations

INTERNAL AGENCY:  Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Steven Davis     

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2507

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: steven.davis@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation.
2. any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years.
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse.  A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position. Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire, this position also requires applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Drivers Record Requirements Policy.  The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements. The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee. If the Employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the Employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Oversee maintenance of assigned AMS/FMS field devices and radio systems. Updates and ensures the accuracy of the AMS/FMS inventory system.

Develops and manages contractual services contracts, Work Program projects, and other types of agreements (maintenance and operations) that support traffic operations. This includes project management responsibilities associated with procuring contracts; issuing task work orders; reviewing contract deliverables; reviewing and processing invoices; coordinating Department personnel and other agencies associated with work under the contract; preparing contract correspondence; maintaining project files; and actively participating in project meetings. Participates on contract-related Technical Review Committees (TRCs).

Performs engineering review and analysis for freeway and/or arterial management that includes signal operating plan development. Assists in development of Freeway Management System (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) network maintenance and operations performance reports.

Participates in meetings, on committees, task teams, and other groups with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests. Provides useful commentary and review of work products, as well as developing correspondence and follow-up contact as needed.

Provides support during the project implementation phase. This includes attendance at project meetings; interaction with project Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI), contractors, vendors and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and participation in project acceptance testing.

Assists in the management of the Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices • Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ; Knowledge of management principles and practices; Knowledge of traffic operations analysis and study techniques; Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used for installing , maintaining and repairing AM and FM communications systems• Knowledge of the components and design requirements of AM and FM communication systems; Skill in using specialized tools and equipment for installing, maintaining and repairing AM and FM communications systems• Skill in effective oral communications; •Skill in use of personal computers and ability to use Microsoft Office® (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)• Skill in effective written communications• Skill in interpreting and disseminating traffic engineering related data ; Ability to maintain records relating to the installation, maintenance and repair of AM and FM communications systems• Ability to work independantly; Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to the installation, maintenance and repair of AM and FM communications systems• Ability to identify malfunctions in AM and FM communications systems and take appropriate corrective action ;Ability to follow established safe working practices• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data• Ability to manage workload and to produce on time resolution to problems; Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) Level II - Background check. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller’s rules, and Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and three years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or An associate of arts or science degree in engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and one year of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study; or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State; or An active International Municipal and Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals, Traffic Signal Inspector, or Fiber Optics in ITS certification; or An active Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification; or A high school diploma and three years of contract experience; or An associate of arts or science degree and one year of contract experience .

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.