Parking & Traffic Control Specialist

Position Summary

Planning/implementing traffic control plans, setting up and taking down temporary traffic control barricades for lane closures, road closures, special events, and any identified police events.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

* Responsible for coordinating, planning, and advising on traffic control barricading plans for pre-planned and unplanned special events. Implement, maintain, and dismantle signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices to ensure a safe and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (UTCD) compliant work zone/activity zone.

* Responsible for coordinating road closures and traffic control and signalization issues with other government municipalities, the Police Department, Fire Department, Traffic Signals, Traffic Operations, and other City departments.

* Responsible for preparing traffic control plans for special events (City sponsored and City co-sponsored events) to ensure compliance with established traffic engineering practices and principles.

* Assists and advises outside event coordinators with traffic control plans for various events; responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public, contractors, developers and other City departments on traffic control.

* Responsible for responding to and monitoring traffic control in emergency situations as requested by the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) (weather events, demonstrations, critical incidents, Downtown Entertainment District, etc.); traffic control plans, and inspections; and training City staff on traffic control and barricading.

* Manages the control of flow of traffic around identified locations.

* Install, place, and remove parking/traffic control devices in the public right-of-way, and City of Albuquerque property.

* Driving safely to and from designated work zones with all equipment necessary. Perform vehicle/equipment inspections. Maintain Job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups for the safety of all.

* Document customer contacts/complaints/requests and provide quality customer service and ensure needs are being met. Create parking/traffic control reports documenting activities and issues as required.

* Patrol City of Albuquerque parking facilities/lots to identify/resolve safety, traffic flow and maintenance concerns.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

* Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovation in the field of environmental regulations and sustainability.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business; and

Four (4) years of experience in security, parking, construction zone, or traffic control.

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Required to be in an on-call status and work odd hours, split shifts, and working special assignments.

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) training/certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Field environment; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; both hands and legs required, operating motorized equipment and vehicles and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.