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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Q441 ITS Operations Tech I or II in Paris, Texas
Monitors traffic via computerized surveillance and control equipment located within an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) managed area. Disseminates information to the public through various forms of communication. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Adjusts and performs minor maintenance or repairs to system equipment.Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisoryradio and/or low frequency television broadcasts.Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios.Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing.Coordinates with districts and divisions on developing and implementing Title VI policies, procedures, manuals andguidelines.Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/orautomated vehicle identification systems.Provides technical assistance and inspections in the field as needed.Updates traffic management data base.Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.