Area Traffic Incident Management Coordinator
- Bristol Area
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Close coordination with the regional Traffic Operations Centers in Salem, Virginia.
- Close coordination and engagement with various highway responders such as law enforcement, DOT, fire and rescue, and towing and recovery companies.
- Responding to major traffic incidents to provide information and asset coordination for VDOT.
- Involvement in traffic management planning for events that pose a large impact on the region (e.g., festivals, concerts, major highway construction / maintenance projects, federal government events).
- Developing and maintaining relationships among the highway responder community to strengthen interagency coordination and communication at traffic incidents.
- Contributing to after-action reviews to promote improved coordination between the responding agencies during traffic incident management.
- Conducting 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.
- Keen situational awareness and attention to safety.
- In depth experience in emergency response operations (e.g., fire and rescue, law enforcement).
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to effectively problem solve and apply critical thinking to traffic operations incidents.
- Ability to make sound decisions during emergency situations and, or for time sensitive situations.
- Ability to work independently 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).
- Experience in application and use of the Incident Command System
- Regional familiarization (geography and roadways).
- Ability to accomplish and maintain training and certification requirements (e.g., First Aid & CPR, ICS).
- Radio and telecommunications skills.
- BA/BS and 6 Years relevant experience or AA/AS (US) and 8 years relevant experience or HS/GED and 10 years relevant experience.
- Successfully pass State and Federal criminal history/security background check; also, successfully complete Virginia Department of Transportation fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
- Ability to drive, using an AECOM provided vehicle, patrolling, and monitoring a segment of interstate roadway in an assigned region.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for the past 3 years, including no suspension of license or single violation worth 6 demerits according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles points system.
- Participate in the monthly Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) monitoring program and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of employment.
- Must Pass a pre-employment drug screen and successfully participate in the program's mandatory random drug screening process.
- Dependability and schedule flexibility for after-hours response to major traffic incidents and special events. Normal work hours are Mon-Fri but can/will be adjusted as necessary to meet 24/7 response, as appropriate. This position is expected to respond to significant incidents afterhours and may be compensated with overtime or work hours adjusted.
- Ability to lift up to 85 pounds.
- Ability to pull/drag a force gauge to produce 160 ft./lbs of force with a contact point of 36 inches off the ground.
- Ability to lift a 40-pound tool bag.
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching and occasionally work with arms above shoulder level.
- Ability to perform fine motor skills.
- Ability to perform hand gripping/squeezing for hand tools and equipment (levers, jack handles, air compressor, jumper cables etc.).
- Ability to occasionally work at heights less than 4ft.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Ability to descend/ascend vehicle steps.
- Completion of NIMS Training will include at a minimum: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 & 700.
- Completion of the Transportation Incident Management 4-hour training class.
- Prior HAZMAT response training/experience.
- Must be able to support the geographical boundaries of Bristol and surrounding areas.
- Build relationships with local responders, creating a cohesive, collaborative environment that will lead to quicker clearance of the roadways.
- A vehicle fully equipped for the job will be assigned and will be a take home vehicle.
- Respond to significant incidents throughout the Bristol District as directed.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
- This position does not include relocation benefits.
- This is NOT a remote position but located on the client site locations.
- Opportunities for overtime hours and pay are also available.