Greater Tampa Section ITE
What is GTSITE?The Greater Tampa Section of ITE (GTSITE) provides members in the greater Tampa area and southwest Florida with a network of local transportation professionals. GTSITE organizes events including lunch meetings with industry speakers, volunteering opportunities, social outings, and an annual awards banquet. The University of South Florida (USF) ITE Student Chapter is also part of the Greater Tampa Section.
ITE is an international educational and scientific association of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs. ITE facilitates the application of technology and scientific principles to research, planning, functional design, implementation, operation, policy development, and management for any mode of ground transportation. ITE is a community of over 17,000 transportation professionals working in more than 90 countries worldwide. |
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, 5/26 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - GTSITE Feeding Tampa Bay Volunteer Event
Join USF ITE and GTSITE as we volunteer to sort donated food items at our local Feeding Tampa Bay warehouse. |
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Recent Past Events
May 10: GTSITE Social at Whiskey Joe's
GTSITE hosted an informal get-together to network and socialize at Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill on Rocky Point Island in Tampa. This social event was generously sponsored by RS&H.
GTSITE hosted an informal get-together to network and socialize at Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill on Rocky Point Island in Tampa. This social event was generously sponsored by RS&H.
April 19: GTSITE Luncheon
GTSITE hosted the third luncheon of the year at D7 Auditorium and were honored to have FDOT District 7 Safety Office representatives provide an informative update on the new safety vision of the District.
GTSITE hosted the third luncheon of the year at D7 Auditorium and were honored to have FDOT District 7 Safety Office representatives provide an informative update on the new safety vision of the District.
April 6: Student/Professional Mock Interviews
GTSITE conducted a mock interview session with students at CUTR on the USF Tampa Campus. This event provided students the valuable opportunity to practice being interviewed by industry professionals while also providing the professionals the chance to meet and interact with the students who comprise the next generation of the industry's workforce.
GTSITE conducted a mock interview session with students at CUTR on the USF Tampa Campus. This event provided students the valuable opportunity to practice being interviewed by industry professionals while also providing the professionals the chance to meet and interact with the students who comprise the next generation of the industry's workforce.
March 29: GTSITE Luncheon
Alex Anaya, PE, PTOE and President at ESRP Corporation gave a presentation on the evolution of transportation via the Blockchain at the Center for Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF. The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A with the audience.
Alex Anaya, PE, PTOE and President at ESRP Corporation gave a presentation on the evolution of transportation via the Blockchain at the Center for Transportation Research (CUTR) at USF. The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A with the audience.
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March 21: Women of GTSITE Social
Women of GTSITE is participated in Trivia Tuesday presented by Escapology at Armature Works.
Photos coming soon
Women of GTSITE is participated in Trivia Tuesday presented by Escapology at Armature Works.
Photos coming soon
March 9: Hillsborough County Traffic Management Center Tour
Greater Tampa Section ITE and USF Student Chapter ITE participated in a tour of Hillsborough County's brand-new Traffic Management Center (TMC).
Greater Tampa Section ITE and USF Student Chapter ITE participated in a tour of Hillsborough County's brand-new Traffic Management Center (TMC).
Sponsored Job Postings
FDOT is currently seeking to fill two full-time positions in the District 7 Headquarters office: one for a TSM&O Engineer, and the other for a FMS/AMS Engineer.
- The TSM&O Engineer will be expected to: Manage the District's freeway/arterial operations program. Develop operations contract documents and associated funding plans; coordinate or oversee the work of consultant/contract staff. Oversee development and implementation of corridor control plans and traffic timing plans; sign and seal engineering documents as required. Coordinate development and implementation of standard operating procedures to achieve freeway operations objectives (among others).
- The FMS/AMS Engineer will be expected to: Directs and supervises staff and provides advanced engineering and technical guidance for the District Traffic Operations Office Freeway Management System (FMS) area. Meets regularly with employees to assign work, establish work objectives and timelines to ensure working objectives are met. Evaluates employee’s performance, during established timeframes, throughout the year and at formal review periods. Motivates and trains and/or ensures required training is available for staff. Communicates regularly with direct reports, both individually and in staff meetings. Ensures that all the paperwork required for processing pay documents and human resource matters, including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, filing vacant positions and separations, are completed accurately and processed in a timely manner.
Sam Schwartz is currently seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Engineer (Tampa office) to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) working on transportation infrastructure projects currently focused on Civil / Roadway Design and Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies for roadways and complete streets. The successful candidate will possess the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) technical knowledge and serve as a contributor on project tasks, including roadway/street design, technical studies, drawings, reports, and presentations.
Hillsborough County is currently seeking a Planner. Find out more by clicking the button below!
Job Overview
Researches and analyzes information to write reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.
Ideal Candidate
Transportation professional with experience managing planning projects and working with transportation software. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the field of multimodal transportation and transportation analysis and policy. Must be adaptable in the face of evolving organizational priorities and willing to accept new challenges and assignments. Should desire working with a team in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary department.
Job Overview
Researches and analyzes information to write reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.
Ideal Candidate
Transportation professional with experience managing planning projects and working with transportation software. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the field of multimodal transportation and transportation analysis and policy. Must be adaptable in the face of evolving organizational priorities and willing to accept new challenges and assignments. Should desire working with a team in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary department.
The City of Tampa is currently seeking to fill two full-time positions. One position is for a Right of Way Permitting Engineer Supervisor. The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for ROW use requirements, permit requirements, and construction standards. Must have strong knowledge and understanding of public rights-of-way, and sensitivity in dealing with various organizational and political issues. Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills is required. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ROW design and construction criteria.
The second position is for a Right of Way Permitting Engineer. This position predominately involves review and coordination of utility installation and construction. Work effort in the position is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through mentoring, meetings, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained.
The second position is for a Right of Way Permitting Engineer. This position predominately involves review and coordination of utility installation and construction. Work effort in the position is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through mentoring, meetings, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained.
Section Leadership
OfficersPresident: Alex Bourne, PE, RSP2I
Vice President: Burak Konuk, P.E., PTOE, IMSA III Treasurer: Sarah Templeman, P.E. Secretary: Don Skelton, EI, RSP1 Past President: Brandon Campbell, P.E., PTOE Section Representative: Jodi Godfrey Section Administrator: Carlos Ramirez, P.E., PTOE |
Committee ChairsTechnical: Glenn Davis & Art Tester, PE
Mentoring/Outreach: Mohan Atluri, P.E., PTOE Student Liason: Andrew Gray, EI Social Events: Anna Quiñones, AICP Volunteering: Erin Martineau & Lucia Andrew Website: Tyler Roessler, EI Webmaster Emeritus: Alex Anaya, P.E., PTOE |
Thank you to our sponsors!
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