Traffic Incident Management Coordinator

The Traffic Incident Management Coordinator (IMC) is part of a regional traffic operations team that works to provide safe and efficient travel for motorists, and to enhance highway-responder safety at traffic incidents. IMCs are designated as essential personnel and must be able to work in all conditions (e.g., severe weather, pandemic). The position requires a full commitment to the team and to the important mission of providing a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system.

What you will be doing:

• Close coordination with the regional Traffic Operations Center and engagement with various highway responders such as law enforcement, DOT, fire department, emergency rescue, and towing and recovery companies
• Respond to major traffic incidents to provide information and asset coordination for the DOT
• Involvement in traffic management planning for events that pose a large impact on the region (e.g., festivals, concerts, major highway construction / maintenance projects)
• Develop and maintain relationships among the highway responder community to strengthen interagency coordination and communication at traffic incidents
• Facilitate after-action reviews to promote improved coordination between the responding agencies during traffic incident management
• Conduct training for DOT and partnering agencies on traffic incident management and highway responder safety
• IMPORTANT: Positional responsibilities are at times performed outdoors along the roadsides in an uncontrolled work environment.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma and or equivalent certificate (GED)
• Keen situational awareness and attention to safety
• Ability to work independently and to employ critical thinking, while also able to work effectively in coordination with a group
• Professional presentation and proficient interpersonal skill for effective communication with stakeholders
• Proficient use of computers for job-related administration (e.g., incident reports, training materials, communication)
• Basic understanding of the Incident Command System
• Regional familiarization (geography and roadways)
• Ability to accomplish and maintain training and certification requirements (e.g., First Aid & CPR, National Incident Management Systems)
• Radio and telecommunications skills
• Successfully pass State and Federal criminal history/security background check; also successfully complete Virginia Department of Transportation fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
• Possess a valid Virginia Class D License and a clean driving record for the past 7 years, including no suspension of license or single violation that Virginia Motor Vehicle treats as worth 6 demerits
• Participate in monthly MVR monitoring program and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of employment
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and successfully participate in the program’s mandatory random drug screening process
• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, moisture, dust, dryness, noise, and automotive-related chemicals (e.g., fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.); position requires frequent operation of vehicles, lifting of less than 25 pounds, and work around heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; often standing/walking, repetitive bending & stooping,
• lifting of 25-75 pounds, working with arms above shoulder level, and power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.); occasional work at heights, and work on electrical circuits; rare lifting of greater than 75 pounds, and stair climbing. Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment
• Dependability and schedule flexibility for after-hours response to major traffic incidents and special events

Iteris anticipates paying $21.42 for this role. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Generous Paid-Time-Off [PTO] benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Family-friendly programs
• Education assistance program
• In-house training programs

Iteris, Inc. [NASDAQ: ITI] is the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management. Delivered through Iteris’ ClearMobility Platform, our cloud-enabled end-to-end solutions monitor, visualize and optimize mobility infrastructure around the world, and help bridge legacy technology silos to unlock the future of transportation. That’s why more than 10,000 public agencies and private-sector enterprises focused on mobility rely on Iteris every day. And we want YOU to join us on this important journey!

Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.

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