Traffic Technician

Traffic Technician

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Traffic Technician

Salary

$49,617.47 - $50,876.91 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2025-06229

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered ?yes? to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

Our Traffic Engineering and Development Services Departments are actively seeking Traffic Technicians.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical engineering work in coordinating, inspecting, monitoring and reviewing the placement of traffic control devices in support of related traffic engineering projects. The work requires a knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used to determine the location and placement of traffic control devices such as detour markers, street signs and pavement markings which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in coordinating traffic control activities and dealing with contractors regarding field problems encountered. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates motor vehicles, standard office equipment including personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related. The physical demands are minimal, consisting of walking, standing, bending, moving and lifting equipment weighing less than 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Examples of Work

• Inspects proposed road construction sites to determine traffic control devices needed to support projects.
• Attends pre-construction conferences and informs contractors of traffic control devices required for projects.
• Arranges and coordinates the installation of traffic control devices such as detour markers, signs and pavement markings to support road construction projects.
• Inspects construction sites during construction to ensure proper traffic control devices are in place.
• Inspects new subdivisions to determine street signs and pavement markings required and writes service orders to install required signs and markings.
• Attends final inspections of subdivision construction projects to ensure appropriate signs and pavement markings are in place.
• Recommends changes in traffic control devices, regulations or other improvements necessary to improve traffic conditions.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes traffic volume and accident data to identify and determine the causes of high accident rates for particular locations and traffic conditions.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Operates personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
• Operates motor vehicle.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to determine the location and placement of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of the Federal Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
• Knowledge of traffic data collection methods and techniques.
• Ability to inspect construction sites and determine appropriate traffic control devices, signs and pavement markings.
• Ability to research, compile and analyze traffic volume and accident data.
• Ability to maintain required records and prepare reports.
• Ability to use personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Three years of education and/or experience in traffic data collection or engineering support activities.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class the City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• Must possess or obtain within (6) months of appointment the Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Certification.
• I.M.S.A. Level I Signs and Markings Certification and Advanced Temporary Traffic Control Certification must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans? Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $49,617.47 to $50,876.91. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have three years of education and/or experience in traffic data collection or engineering support activities?

• Yes
• No

05

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

06

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

07

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

08

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

09

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 ? Probation Interlock Device
• S or I ? Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

10

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

13

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

14

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

15

Do you understand you must possess or obtain within (6) months of appointment the Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

16

Do you understand I.M.S.A. Level I Signs and Markings Certification and Advanced Temporary Traffic Control Certification must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months from the date of probationary appointment?

• I have read and understand the above statement.

17

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

19

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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