Tmc Specialist

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 25

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Technical Operations Technician I is critical to ensuring effective management of the transportation network. It is responsible for directing maintenance employees for snow removal and other critical tasks operating variable speed limit signs evaluating road and traffic condition reports and traffic incidents over the phone radio and computer networks and conveying this information to the public through roadside pre-trip and in-vehicle systems. Ability to quickly learn new programs and adapt to software updates. The position is also responsible for acting as and intermediary between employees and department and trains new employees in all aspects of the TMC.

This Position Offers: $2000 Hiring Bonus(eligibility details in Notes Section)

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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Human Resource Contact: 777-4455 or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Provide critical safety information concerning Wyoming roadways 24 hours per day
Provide direction and assistance related to the operations of WYDOTs Transportation Management Center (TMC) to other operators on a shift
Provide a great deal of judgment and to draw information from various sensors (weather speed visibility traffic volume webcams etc)
Provide personal reports of plow operations maintenance foremen and volunteer citizens.
General understanding of the basic function of each ITS device
Maintains thorough knowledge in the operations of ITS devices radio communications and procedures necessary to dispatch maintenance crews.
Monitor the health of individual plow operations by tracking vehicles and making verbal contacts over the radio system.
Perform timely updates in the following call lists snow plans and any additional information required by the districts
Assist the lead operator with assigning duties to shift workers including radio responsibilities.
Responsible for posting of information to various systems and communication with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

**Applicant must be able to type 35 wpm

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of ITS devices used by WYDOT.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment under stressful situations; ability to adjust readily to changing priorities.
Ability to learn new computer programs while having experience with common computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to read interpret and communicate technical information.
Ability to solve problems prioritize duties and complete required tasks effectively.
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques to resolve operational and technical issues.
The ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources and disseminate that information accordingly.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills including proper English diction grammar and spelling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations)

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must have the ability to work calmly and efficiently during high-stress times and with life-threatening situations
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
This is a shift work position; employees will be required to work rotating shifts and extended shifts at any time of the day or evening at the supervisors discretion.

NOTES: (This section is used for recruitment purposes.)

FLSA: Non-exempt
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045 WYDOT GIS/ITS/TMC Agency number name and division

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Technical Operations Technician I is critical to ensuring effective management of the transportation network. It is responsible for directing maintenance employees for snow removal and other critical tasks operating variable speed li...