Traffic Management Assistant Details

WSP USA - Hawthorne, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Traffic Management Assistant for our Hawthorne, NY office.Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Posses a detailed familiarity with the Region’s roadways, understand communications protocols and be knowledgeable on the location and purpose of all ITS elements
  • Be capable of independently following procedure and direction with the support of a Systems Operator II and under the supervision of Systems Operator III;
  • Operate the TMC’s Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS); aid in Traffic Incident Management (TIM); receive and coordinate department response on roadway concerns; dispatch maintenance crews for snow and ice operations and keep records of incidents, roadway concerns and call logs.
  • Systems Operator I must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the ATMS, Dispatching, TMC Policy and be able to work independently.



Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team. Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or higher or Two years of full-time employment working in a 24/7/365 Operations Center with at least one of the following groups and/or agencies: Transportation, Fire, Police, EMS, 911, or similar experience in the Military.
  • Excellent oral and written communications
  • Capable of working well with others and NYSDOT staff
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications and spreadsheets
  • 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
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Able to respond to problem situations 24 hours a day
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Strong knowledge of roadways within the Hudson Valley region
  • Using digital roadway maps and have working knowledge of roadway elements

About WSP USA WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of 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 transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a 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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its US companies) is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRace/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.

Posted on : 3 years ago