Traffic Control Specialist

SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Code:    5008     

JOB TITLE: Traffic Control Specialist

REPORTS TO:     Police Captain

DEPARTMENT:   Police

FLSA STATUS:     Non-Exempt

** Individuals must be able to work evenings, nights, or days. **

Current Starting Salary: $19.00/hour

Variable schedule up to 29 hours per week

                                                                   JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, responsible for the orderly flow of passenger and vehicle traffic control inside and outside the terminal, ground transportation, and parking lot areas to assist the traveling public, airport authority, and tenants.  Individuals must be able to work evenings, nights, or days. 

                                                              JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Enforces traffic related rules and regulations.  Maintains traffic flow at curbside and parking lots as necessary.

Monitors curbside, parking, and ground transportation areas for compliance with SMAA vehicle for hire operating procedures. 

Performs vehicle inspections as may be required.

Ensures the proper compliance of drivers of vehicles violating rules and regulations.

Safely directs pedestrian and passenger foot traffic in and around the terminal building including the security checkpoint queuing area, tenant ticket counters or at other locations as may be required.

Observes traffic flow to determine most effective procedures and makes recommendations for improved services.

Provides information and assistance to tenants and the general public.

Assists in crosswalk areas as required. 

Administers first aid and CPR in accordance with prescribed practices approved by the American Red Cross.

Alerts police to suspicious persons and crimes in progress. 

Other Job Responsibilities:

May provide traffic control assistance to Law Enforcement Officers and/or communication assistance in emergencies and non-routine situations.

Provides testimony in a court of law when necessary.

Assists in the general maintenance (non-repair) and cleaning of Department Equipment.

May assist with Lost & Found items.

Performs other related work as required.

                                                    MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Radios, Training Materials, Communications Equipment, Office Equipment, Golf Carts, Vehicles, Emergency Medical Equipment.

                                                         QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Where "preferred" is indicated, the qualification is not essential.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Two years’ experience in traffic enforcement or customer service, preferred.

Law enforcement education or employment, preferred.

Military service, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State of Florida Driver's License or must obtain within (30) days of assuming the position and good driving record.

American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification or must obtain within one year of assuming the position. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of traffic control practices and procedures, preferred.

Knowledge of airport security practices and procedures, preferred

Ability to enforce established traffic rules and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Ability to react quickly, appropriately, and calmly in emergency and non-routine situations.

Ability to remain courteous and in control while serving and protecting the public.

Ability to apply department policies and procedures to a variety of circumstances, problems, and conditions.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written.

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Ability to accurately prepare a variety of reports and logs.   

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, tenants, and the general public.

Ability to use reference materials.

Work Environment:

Individuals work on a varied schedule. 

Individuals must be able to work evenings, nights, or days. 

Individuals must be willing to fill in occasionally on short notice.

This is a hands-on position.

Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment and in inclement weather.

Physical Requirements:

A Traffic Control Specialist can be required to deal with adversarial situations which may require several intervention approaches when dealing with traffic and crowd-related situations.

The individual must be sufficiently fit to safely perform in a variety of situations.   

Mental Requirements:

A Traffic Control Specialist must be capable of reacting quickly, appropriately, and calmly in non-routine and emergency situations; must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision; and must remain courteous and under control while serving and protecting the public. 

Environmental Requirements:

The Traffic Control Specialist principally works out of doors in the day, evening, and night in all types of weather conditions.  The Traffic Control Specialist may be exposed to hazardous environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat and vehicle exhaust and noise.

Summary Clause:

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various duties to be performed and are not all inclusive.  The omission of other specific duties does not exclude them from being performed by the Traffic Control Specialist if the duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract between SMAA and the Traffic Control Specialist and is subject to change at the discretion of the Airport Authority.  ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.