Traffic Operations Specialist

Iteris
Tampa, Florida 33646 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Summary

    Iteris is seeking a Traffic Operations Specialist to help identify operational concerns that are affecting traffic flow and initiates the implementation of strategies to eliminate or mitigate those concerns. Traffic Operations Specialists are signal timing specialists who are experienced in the field of arterial traffic operations and are extremely familiar with the traffic operations along the program corridors. The position will assist with the analysis, assessment, and interpretation of data, conditions, and systems to plan and execute traffic signal retiming improvements. The position will also require regular coordination with public agencies and consultants. This position is based in Tampa and will include extensive travel within Florida and occasionally outside of Florida.

    What you will be doing:

    • Ensure that critical State Road arterial corridors are being operated at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness by establishing baseline conditions for each corridor, identifying any deficiencies, monitoring the corridor on a regular basis to identify any degradation of the corridor requiring corrective action, and then initiating such corrective action

    • Provide signal timing plan development/refinement following maintaining agency protocol and practice and development/refinement of special event timing plans to be implemented as part of active arterial management

    • Focus on daily operations of multiple arterial roadways to which he/she is assigned

    • Use all available platforms (ATMS, travel time, ATSPM, CMS, etc.) to analyze and adjust signal operations to obtain maximum throughput and provide safe, reliable and efficient arterial operations

    • Extensive travel to conduct field work [at least 50% of the time]

    What you need to be successful in this role:

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (consideration will also be given for equivalent experience)

    • IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I (or obtain within 6 months)

    • Ability to learn the operation of Synchro and Tru-Traffic software programs

    • Ability to learn Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations

    • Ability to work independently with a passion for traffic engineering and operations

    Iteris anticipates paying between $57,600 and $64,200 for this role. However, actual pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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    What's in it for you:

    • Incentive-based yearly bonus

    • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period

    • Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

    • Life insurance

    • Medical reimbursement plans

    • Disability coverage

    • Education assistance program

    Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.

    The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.

    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.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Salary

  • Job Description

    Iteris is seeking a Traffic Operations Specialist to help identify operational concerns that are affecting traffic flow and initiates the implementation of strategies to eliminate or mitigate those concerns. Traffic Operations Specialists are signal timing specialists who are experienced in the field of arterial traffic operations and are extremely familiar with the traffic operations along the program corridors. The position will assist with the analysis, assessment, and interpretation of data, conditions, and systems to plan and execute traffic signal retiming improvements. The position will also require regular coordination with public agencies and consultants. This position is based in Tampa and will include extensive travel within Florida and occasionally outside of Florida.

    What you will be doing:

    • Ensure that critical State Road arterial corridors are being operated at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness by establishing baseline conditions for each corridor, identifying any deficiencies, monitoring the corridor on a regular basis to identify any degradation of the corridor requiring corrective action, and then initiating such corrective action

    • Provide signal timing plan development/refinement following maintaining agency protocol and practice and development/refinement of special event timing plans to be implemented as part of active arterial management

    • Focus on daily operations of multiple arterial roadways to which he/she is assigned

    • Use all available platforms (ATMS, travel time, ATSPM, CMS, etc.) to analyze and adjust signal operations to obtain maximum throughput and provide safe, reliable and efficient arterial operations

    • Extensive travel to conduct field work [at least 50% of the time]

    What you need to be successful in this role:

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (consideration will also be given for equivalent experience)

    • IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I (or obtain within 6 months)

    • Ability to learn the operation of Synchro and Tru-Traffic software programs

    • Ability to learn Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations

    • Ability to work independently with a passion for traffic engineering and operations

    Iteris anticipates paying between $57,600 and $64,200 for this role. However, actual pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    #LI-ONSITE

    #trafficoperationsspecialist

    What's in it for you:

    • Incentive-based yearly bonus

    • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period

    • Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

    • Life insurance

    • Medical reimbursement plans

    • Disability coverage

    • Education assistance program

    Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.

    The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.

    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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