TMC Supervising Analyst

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated professional to serve as a TMC Supervising Analyst within the City of Centennial's Traffic Services (TS) team with both Traffic Management Center/Traffic Operations Center and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) experience.

The Supervising Analyst oversees day‑to‑day TMC operations; supports the construction, installation, and integration of ITS and signal systems; and ensures staff are aligned with operational goals, procedures, and industry best practices.

This position will require additional previous experience in other areas of Transportation Engineering including but not limited to: traffic signal operations; studies; design; project management; plans and permit reviews; asset management; and public-facing customer service.

This position is responsible for working with the City Traffic Engineer and other TS staff to support the coordination and management of a variety of duties related to the construction, installation, operations, and integration of TMC and ITS elements. The candidate for this position has at least an advanced knowledge of these activities and a solid understanding of how the activities integrate with and impact other areas of work.

The primary functions of this position include day-to-day monitoring of traffic operations and high-level troubleshooting of signal system, traffic communications, and other ITS devices from the City TMC; supporting traffic and transportation engineering studies; supporting permit and program review; supporting safety reviews and analysis; and assisting with the asset inventory and management of all traffic operations field devices.

• Performs traffic incident and congestion monitoring via available ITS devices including but not limited to various types of cameras, travel time applications, central traffic signal system, etc. Reports major traffic congestion to designated TS staff. Communicates with Public Safety agencies to report incidents. Reports debris, spills, etc., to designated Public Works staff. Follows practices, policies, and procedures as applicable.
• Operates a complex computerized traffic management system and other ITS devices. Advises other TS staff of any signal timing related issues or operational malfunctions.
• Supports the study and analysis of major operational traffic issues and recommendations for innovative solutions. Utilizes data in operations tasks and understands the different types of available traffic data collected.
• Assists in the operation of the City’s adaptive traffic signal system, including supporting the development and implementation of timing plans for individual signals and signal coordination plans for corridors.
• Assists the City Traffic Engineer in operating and maintaining the central traffic signal system and troubleshooting malfunctions. Utilizes hardware or software tools for basic network troubleshooting, including working on different types of traffic system communication media…