Transportation Systems Analyst

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City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.

The Intelligent Transportation System Analyst develops, updates and monitors traffic signal timing plans. Implements citywide coordination plans using centralized traffic signal system software and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructures. Coordinates dissemination of travel information to the public utilizing variable message signs (VMS) and other media. Actively manages traffic signals during planned/unplanned events and peak hours from the Traffic Management Center.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant work experience in traffic signal systems such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, telecommunications, system programming, and/or traffic signal system timing.

This position is a Grade 409 with an annual salary between $73,056-$109,584.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

• Benefits Guide
• FY 25 Benefits Book

• Actively manages traffic signals using City’s ITS signalized system for daily traffic, planned and unplanned events, and construction activities. Planned events includes events at Sports and Entertainment District and Downtown Glendale.
• Refines and monitors traffic signal timing plans based on real‑time traffic monitoring. Assists emergency service with traffic control by altering traffic signal operations as conditions dictate. Coordinates with other city departments and agencies for efficient flow of traffic during short‑ and long‑term events.
• Acts as the lead or assists in traffic control during events at the city sports facilities including setting barricades, programming dynamic message signs, or actively controlling traffic signals.
• Develops, monitors, and updates traffic signal timing plans.
• Implements citywide coordination plans using the centralized traffic signal controller system based on real‑time traffic patterns.
• Regularly evaluates traffic problems utilizing live video images to maximize the capacity of the City’s ITS system.
• Utilizes Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and other media to communicate traffic conditions to the traveling public.
• Assists in managing the traffic signal system computer network.
• Designs and implements responsive and adaptive traffic signal timing networks.
• Prepares analytical studies and makes verbal and written recommendations to the ITS Superintendent regarding innovative changes that will maximize the capacity of the existing ITS system.
• Assists with engineering specification design and implementation of a variety of ITS technologies.
• Assists other staff in the repair or design of ITS equipment including but not limited to fiber optic cable, CCTV, equipment controllers, and network switches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant work experience in traffic signal systems such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, telecommunications, system programming, and/or traffic signal system timing.

Knowledge of: Theory, principles, practices, materials, and equipment of traffic signal operation, traffic flow, telecommunications, fiber optics, closed circuit television cameras, and all other aspects ITS professional literature and sources of information for the field of intelligent transportation systems. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Effectively identify, plan, organize and carry out necessary repairs to the City’s ITS system; analyze findings and prepare recommendations, present written and oral reports; communicate effectively both verbally and in written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the public; exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment;…