DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: INCIDENT RESPONSE UNIT
2302 W. DURANGO ST, PHOENIX AZ 85009

Anticipated Salary: $50,848.51

Hourly $24.4464

Grade: 19

Closing Date: December 5th, 2024

This position(s) will patrol and respond to traffic incidents such as crashes, lane blockages and HAZ MAT spills that obstruct roadways. In addition, this person shall be an active part of the Incident Response Unit (IRU) and shall initiate Traffic Incident management (TIM) principles on incidents that slow or impact the flow of traffic. This position(s) will align with the TIM Program. Additional duties could be to respond to requests from Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) or other law enforcement agencies for events such as President of the United States (POTUS), funerals, etc that require working knowledge of traffic closures and the development and use of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Action Plan (IAP)'s. Performs a broad scope of high level highway operational duties that include the patrolling specific areas, operation of motorized vehicles and equipment utilized in highway maintenance with Federal, State, County or private contractors, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repair, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, permit compliance, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, data entry, contract oversight, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Pro-actively patrols and responds to calls from the Traffic Operations Center (TOC) in designated freeway areas for the purpose of removal of debris and vehicles that block lanes.

Engages in traffic incident management strategies consistent with TIM principles and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Assist IDO Central District with minor repairs to signs, guard rail, storm damage and landscaping issues.

Report damage to roadway and freeway infrastructure under the jurisdiction of ADOT. Assists with special events such as funeral processions and POTUS visits.

Completes reports for documentation of services provided and those required by ADOT.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- TIM Program and its timeline and quick clearance laws.
- Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and how it applies to TIM.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures, scene and perimeter Temp Traffic Control (TTC) concepts and devices, roadway types and lane designations as well as traffic flow patterns.
- Knowledge of systems and materials used by ADOT in order to minimize and mitigate infrastructure and personal damage to private and commercial vehicles.
- Knowledge of use of communications equipment to include but not limited to: two way mobile and portable radio and cell phone.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of highway operations as applied to traffic incident management, maintenance management system, policies, materials and equipment.

Skills:
- Skill in capability of setting standard taper/tangent closures consistent with MUTCD standards.
- Skill to be able to recognize the need and type of resources to stabilize the incident and then manage those resources to ensure safe, effective traffic management around the scene.
- Written and oral communication.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Communicating with traffic incident management team members, the public and other agencies.
- Skill in handling difficult situations with public and hazards.
- Management and leadership.
- Skill in organization and prioritizing work elements and traffic incident control.
- Google Suites (Sheets, Slides, Docs, etc).

Ability
- To conduct an incident initial size-up based upon roadway types, lane designations, roadway geometrics, establish command and implement traffic control measures.
- Ability to identify the potential presence of hazardous materials.
- Ability to secure the scene.
- Make emergency notifications and perform defensive actions to reduce the threat of harm to life, property and environment.
- Drive defensively when responding under emergency conditions to an incident and operating telecommunication equipment.
- Ability to set closures with little to no direct oversight.
- Identify and document roadway or highway damages and incidents geometrics as well as properly fill out work orders and insurance damage reports.
- Ability to know what approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to wear during an incident response operation.
- Establish Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) devices and equipment.

Traffic Control - MUTCD Traffic Control Technician & Supervisor.

Traffic Incident Management Training.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.