PAY RANGE: $40.00 - $45.00 PER HOUR (USD)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Traffic Operations Specialist oversees the daily operations of the winter peak day traffic plan, including the coordination of staffing and resources from various City departments throughout the peak day operational period. The Traffic Operations Specialist monitors the roadway networks and coordinates with City departments, resorts, and construction professionals on roadway events which require enhanced City services including variable message signs (VMS), staffing and resources.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• In the absence of the Traffic Operations Manager, is responsible for leading the Peak Day team comprised of internal and external stakeholders to identify operational needs for special events and peak traffic operations. This includes identifying staffing needs, operational changes, and coordination with internal departments such as Police, Special Events, Transit, Parking, Emergency Management, Public Works, the ski resorts, Summit County, UDOT, and other external partners.
• Supports and participates in the implementation of roadway technology used for operating and managing the city’s transportation network.
• Keeps City Managers, Transportation Director, and Traffic Operations Manager informed of the day-to-day activities during Special events, and winter peak day operations.
• Attends meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Transportation Director.
• Works with key departments and City management to ensure clear communication regarding all events and assignments. Provide guidance and supervision to other staff as requested, including review of completed assignments.
• Exemplary professional attitude and demonstrated ability in exercising tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and support.
• Completes project documents, processes, and procedures required to support the City’s transportation network.
• Completes a variety of complex assignments requiring excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to interface effectively with a variety of people. Assists with proposal writing and incident management training.
• Manages scheduling, labor hours, and shift coverage of staff.
• Actively promotes and supports safety policies to enhance traveler mobility and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A 4-year degree (or equivalent experience) and 12 + years of related work experience is required with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 5+ years in Transportation Planning, Special Event Planning, Law Enforcement Management, and transportation experience involving traffic analysis and evaluation of transportation operations issues and finding creative solutions to complex transportation problems.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reside in the greater Park City area
• Be familiar with Park City’s roadway network, transit services, and traffic patterns.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This job is primarily conducted in an office setting but requires time in the field in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move various traffic control devices and safety operate in the roadway.
• May require small amounts of travel to and from meetings, trainings, and conferences.

• Non-traditional working hours which include evening and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to safety operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.