Traffic Control Specialist On-Call

Overview

Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions

Provides excellent customer service to attendees of the Orange County Convention Center by managing the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic upon the campus. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Transportation Supervisor and/or designated operational lead.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Places/operates traffic equipment such as cones, barricades, portable-changeable message signs, arrow boards, etc.
• Directs traffic to appropriate lanes on OCCC property and maintains positive traffic circulation.
• Operates pick-up/drop-off zones efficiently per standard operating procedure.
• Ensures the safety of pedestrians by balancing the flow of pedestrians and vehicles at crosswalks.
• Escalates observed traffic problems to supervisors.
• Creates a friendly and courteous environment by interacting and engaging guests.
• Maintains general knowledge of the OCCC campus and current events.
• Meets Center of Hospitality (CoH) standards.
• May cross-train in other Transportation Section on-call positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to complete OCCC Golf & Utility Cart Training.
• Must be able to complete Orange County Driver Education Training.

• Knowledge of convention center operations.
• Experience directing traffic or parking.
• FDOT Basic Flagger Training or equivalent.

Open Date: 05/28/2026
Close Date: 09/30/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 406 - From $16.41 to $17.15

Placement based on Education and Experience

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure  folder. Your cover letter should include the Job r you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr, Orlando 32819

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.