Traffic Control Technician

Salary: $17.96 Hourly
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-62
Department: Public Works
Division: Road Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.
The Road Maintenance Division aims to provide reliable, accessible, and well-maintained roadways that enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors. In addition to patching potholes, correcting drainage problems, maintaining bridges, and solving other roadway problems, Road Maintenance aids other divisions with projects on a regular basis.
The Traffic Control Technician performs semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Traffic Control signs and in the installation and maintenance of traffic roadway markings. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Essential Functions

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Fabricates signage for roadways, installs and repairs signs.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs other Traffic Control devices.
• Performs traffic studies and speed surveys. Conducts traffic counts, sets counters, monitors, maintains, and submits reports.
• Assists striping operation in striping roadways, layout, parking lot striping.
• Performs clerical duties including, but not limited to, maintains data, filing, assists the public, and answer phones, as needed.
• Maintain record of tasks performed daily, and other reports and records as required.
• Responds to after hours' emergency call outs as needed.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements
Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in Traffic Control marking and signing preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida).
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signs and Markings Level I certification.
• Requires performing addition and subtraction, multiplication, and division and/or calculating ratios, rates, and percent.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to and exceeding 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information
Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
Citrus County, 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.
Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.
Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $0.00 or $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.
Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.
Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.
Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit myFRS.com for more details.
Other Benefits:

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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A requirement of the position is to have a valid FDOT Intermediate MOT certification. Do you currently have this certification?

• Yes, I currently have this certification
• No, I do not have this certification
• No, however, I'm in process of obtaining

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A requirement of the position is to have a valid IMSA Traffic Signs and Markings Level I certification or obtain within six (6) months of employment. Do you currently have this certification?

• Yes, I currently have this certification.
• No, I do not have this certification, but am willing to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• No, I do not have this certification and I am NOT willing to obtain.

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Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered. ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified.

• Education Section (must be completed)
• Work History Section (Including CURRENT/MOST RECENT and the last 5 or more years of work experience).
• STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application
• Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full
• My application is complete and verified

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