Traffic Specialist

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This position is an embedded employee at the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) District Traffic Operations office in either Jesup or Tennille, Georgia. The role involves on‑site work to assist GDOT staff in reviewing traffic control device permits, access management applications, and traffic engineering studies to ensure compliance with MUTCD standards and GDOT design policies.

We seek a candidate who combines technical expertise with practical field experience to help maintain safe and efficient roadway operations across Georgia.

• Review traffic control device permits, including traffic signals, pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs), rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), and school zone flashers.
• Verify compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, GDOT Design Policy Manual, and other design guides.
• Conduct field inspections to verify existing conditions and ensure conformance between permit drawings and field installations.
• Review access management permits (driveway and encroachment permits) for design, safety, and operational compliance.
• Coordinate with permit applicants, local jurisdictions, and internal GDOT reviewers to clarify submittal requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate speed‑limit change requests through field review, data analysis, and regulatory compliance assessment.
• Review maintenance resurfacing projects for potential pavement marking or geometric improvements and document recommended striping modifications.
• Review and coordinate special event, parade, and film permits, ensuring temporary traffic control plans meet GDOT and MUTCD requirements.

• Respond to public inquiries, complaints, and concerns related to traffic operations, safety, and signal timing.
• Participate in field investigations and prepare documentation summarizing findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist GDOT staff with miscellaneous traffic operations or maintenance‑related tasks as assigned.
• For senior staff, provide training and mentorship to less experienced GDOT and consultant personnel on permitting, field review procedures, and compliance documentation.

• Assist engineers in field portions of traffic engineering studies, including data collection and site evaluations.
• Perform traffic data review and validation (e.g., turning‑movement counts, volume, and speed data).
• Support the development of traffic analyses (Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, or equivalent), including documentation of operational findings.
• Contribute to drafting traffic study reports, including technical summaries, crash‑data findings, and improvement recommendations.
• Assist in preparing traffic signal design plans, including field verification of existing equipment, intersection geometry, and utility locations.
• Perform Micro Station drafting for signal plans, including phasing diagrams, detection layouts, pole/mast‑arm details, and power‑service notes.
• Participate in design review and quality‑assurance activities to ensure constructability and adherence to GDOT standards.

• Two‑year degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting, Surveying, or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience, or a relevant combination of education and/or experience.
• Application of seasoned knowledge through progressive experience to resolve issues.
• Resourcefulness and initiative to perform projects.

Barge Design Solutions is an engineering and architecture firm with a diverse, multidisciplinary practice. The employee‑owned company serves clients nationwide and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our core values are Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility, Excellence, and Service. These values guide our work culture and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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