WSP is looking to solve the challenge of providing weather related updates and being a liaison between the JTMC and the Special Incident Coordinator, as well as City and State Offices of Emergency Management
Requirements
- Computer/Software – including MS Office applications, spreadsheets and databases
- Familiarity with the roadways and understanding the purpose and location of each VMS and CCTV device
- Must hold current certifications in FEMA IS-100 (ICS), FEMA IS-700 (Introduction to the National Incident Management System) or be able to obtain them within 2 months of hire
- Experience with Traffic Management System (TMS) software
- Knowledge of ITS equipment and software
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with computer-based traffic & freeway management systems
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze weather data from various sources, including the national weather service, national oceanic and atmospheric administration, NYS Office of Emergency Management, AccuWeather, Weather Underground, and various other sources.
- Prepare and distribute daily weather forecast reports, including long-range outlooks for up to 14 days.
- Generate compact weather updates that include information about tropical weather systems, potential for coastal or roadway/urban flooding, RWIS roadway information, fog potential, and official NWS watches and warnings.
- Operate various computer-based traffic & freeway management systems to manage incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions
- Monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems
- Monitor all Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices and computer equipment associated with the system
- Enter incident information into computer using Traffic Management System (TMS) software
Other
- High School diploma
- Currently or recently employed in a NYSDOT TMC as a System Operator I or System Operator II or higher
- Minimum 3 years of experience within a TMC type facility and/or traffic management center
- Oral and written communication
- Public, internal and external relations (works well with internal, external and partner groups and individuals)
