TRANSPORTATION MONITORING SPECIALIST - 55002161

Requisition No: 863366 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRANSPORTATION MONITORING SPECIALIST - 55002161

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002161 

Salary:  $54,000.18 - $63,000.21 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

934 / Transportation Data and Analytics

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Schmetzer

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4662

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Cindy.Schmetzer@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY $2,307.70/biweekly / $60,000.20/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:

Transportation Monitoring Specialist / Transportation Data and Analytics

The Transportation Monitoring Specialist is responsible for maintaining equipment and materials at traffic monitoring stations, performing routine and annual inspections, and coordinating reconstruction efforts for damaged sites. This role involves identifying and resolving equipment issues, conducting software changes, and performing calibrations at Weigh-In-Motion sites. Additionally, the specialist analyzes data for quality control, assists in setting maintenance priorities, and produces various reports for the Federal Highway Administration. The position also includes testing new equipment and managing inventory.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Transportation Data and Analytics

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and materials at the motorized and non-motorized traffic monitoring stations (TMS). Performs routine and annual field inspections/certifications completed by contractors. Coordinates reconstruction of TMS sites that may be damaged by highway construction projects by including them in the project’s construction plans. Identifies potential problems with the equipment, conducts software changes from the field office when possible. Performs calibrations/validations at Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) sites.  Assists in performing review of roadway design plans for construction projects in Engineering Review Comments (ERC) software to determine potential impacts to Continuous Count Station field equipment and ensures inclusion of replacement equipment according to design standard specifications. Monitors field equipment inventory, hardware, and software of various equipment.

Performs data analysis and Quality Control (QC) of the statewide continuous traffic monitoring network for all modal data for: completeness of count, classification, speed, and weight data; performance of existing hardware and software; and needed system modifications. Works with the Supervisor of the Transportation Monitoring System Field Unit to identify problems with the operation of the Continuous Count Station (CCS) field units. Aids in setting up maintenance priority to improve traffic data quality and to resolve problems while minimizing loss of data and data inaccuracies. Transmits reports showing examples of questionable or bad data to assist in scheduling field site visits for inspection/repair. Produces Out of Range Reports for volume, classification, and speed data for continuous counters.

Tests new equipment to determine its operating characteristics and recommends design changes.  Determines overall suitability of equipment to determine whether it meets the Department needs and recommends hardware and software changes for equipment modification. Manages the distribution of spare equipment/parts and maintains the equipment inventory database. Assembles monthly vehicle volume, classification, quarterly WIM and other related reports for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in support of Truck Weight and Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) studies and the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS).

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the concept, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of data.  Skill in using computer systems and transportation monitoring equipment. Skill in troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment. Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and earth ground meggers. Ability to work with others. Ability to learn new tasks. Skilled in verbal communication. Ability to analyze, screen, and organize information for distribution. Ability to analyze and make recommendations to solve problems. Ability to conduct fact finding research. Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis. Skilled at paying attention to details. Skilled at organization techniques. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience working with data collection and analysis. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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 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 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 at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.