Traffic Manager

Who We Are

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-Time Traffic Operator for our Newark, NJ office.

The EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC Traffic Operator will interact/coordinate with Port Authority staff, such as, Operations staff, Technicians, Engineers, and/or law enforcement during work assignments. The Traffic Operator will manage multiple assignments and interact with Port Authority and non-Port Authority staff while maintaining good working relationships at all times. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Your Impact

• Monitoring traffic mitigation measures put in place at various airport terminals
• Observing recurrent locations of congestion and traffic mitigation measures
• Coordinate/communicate with PAPD and Landside Operations.
• Complete SaabSafe Module and maintaining necessary logs of information
• Coordinating with other transportation agencies such as, NJ Turnpike, NJ Transit, NJ State Police, NJDOT, TRANSCOM, State and local police, fire/rescue, and media during day-to-day operations as well as during major transportation incidents, special events, emergencies, and construction projects.
• Ensuring that proper contacts are made, and protocols are followed during incidents. Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shift personnel.
• Evaluating impacts of roadwork information and identifying potential conflicts.
• Keeping Project/Operations Manager abreast of all matters affecting the EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC on a daily basis.
• Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shift pe
  personnel.
• Attending external meetings on behalf of EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC.
• Monitoring construction delays, traffic patterns and identifying issues as they relate to safety
  and mobility.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED
• The Traffic Operator must have a background in traffic operations, including prior traffic operations/transportation related field experience.
• past coordination with operations staff, technicians, engineers, and/or law enforcement on work assignments.
• Must know how to read a map and be familiar with major highways in the NY/NJ region.
• Must be familiar with Port Authority Facilities (Airports and Marine Terminals a plus) and locate them on a map as well know how these facilities connect with other roadways.
• Must be a good listener and able to take a message and communicate it accurately and succinctly. Having a team-oriented attitude and able to establish a good report with other departments and agencies to achieve common initiatives.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or two (2) years of college and one (1) year of experience in traffic operations/ traffic management field, or High-school diploma and two (2) years of experience in traffic operations/ traffic management field.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Part
• Primary Location: NEWARK - GATEWAY CTR
• All locations: US-NJ-Newark

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.