Traffic Specialist Iii

requisition no:867739

agency: department of transportation

working title: traffic specialist iii -

pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $60,150.44 - $77,841

posting closing date: 01/22/2026

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

162 / traffic operations

open competitive

career service

full-time

contact person: heather pollard

contact phone number:

contact email address: heather.pollardte.fl.us

hiring salary: $2,756.17

join fdot and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the florida transportation system.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

the mission of the florida department of transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

as a onefdot team, we serve the people of florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

traffic specialist iii / district one / traffic operations

this position will perform engineering analysis and review of traffic and crash data for operational traffic requests, utilize the department’s microstation and geopak computer aided drafting and design programs, assist in the review of plan submittals generated by the department and other entities, participate in meetings with internal and external customers to represent traffic operations interests, assist with various contract management duties to include the oversight and administration of various contracts relevant to the district traffic operations office, and create new entries and maintain up-to-date information on the signing and pavement marking sharepoint site and the traffic operations customer tracking system.

through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the onefdot team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of trrec: trust, relationships, respect, empowerment, and communication.

fdot encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

district one - 801 n broadway ave., bartow, fl 33830

$$60,150.44 - $77,841.75

performs engineering analysis and review of traffic and crash data for operational traffic requests, such as changes to signing, pavement marking and signal operations. Develop traffic engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic studies, sign designs, etc.) this includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action. Coordinates and responds to local officials, their representatives, and the general public on such requests.

utilizing the department's microstation and geopak computer aided drafting and design programs and other software as needed, design and prepare scaled drawing plan sheets for use in implementing traffic operations projects on the state highway system.

assist in the review of plan submittals generated by the department and other entities. This includes ensuring plan submittals adhere to the department's safety and design standards. These reviews can be generated from design, project management, traffic…