ITS Technician Supervisor

Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

 ITS Technician Supervisor

Grade 17 (8011) SP# 25-41-09

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

 http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd 

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Transportation Mobility and Operations is recruiting for an ITS Technician Supervisor position located in Baltimore County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Nature of work: The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the SOC/CHART Program and SHA’s statewide communication system. The ITS Technician Supervisor provides senior technical expertise, supervision, and procurement responsibilities relating to various systems including, but not limited to, Voice, Data, and RF Communications, Wireless Systems Architecture Design and Integration, Digital and Fiber Optic Transmission, Communications Software Applications, Diagnostic and Programming Software, and Installation, Repair and Maintenance of multiple Intelligent Transportation System Devices also known as (ITS Devices). This position may be based anywhere within the state; however, it is typically assigned and primarily functions in the Northern Region, which includes the following counties: Baltimore and Harford. However, with the increased utilization and integration of statewide systems, several aspects of the position apply to statewide support functions, promoting standardized technical approaches, developing system improvements, and meeting the demand for reliability. This position may act as manager for the Operations and Repair Team during the absences of other team managers such as the Assistant Division Chief.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year." 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  Four (4) years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining, programming and modifying devices and equipment associated with intelligent transportation systems, traffic control systems, wireless communication technologies and networks. One (1) year of the above experience must have involved performing the above functions at the advanced/ lead worker level.

Preferred Qualifications:  

 The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience with fiber optics, communication systems, electronic circuits, or Land Mobile radio equipment
• Experience with a bucket truck

Notes:   

Candidates may substitute 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university in any combination of the following courses: microprocessor and microcomputer theory; digital circuit applications; transducer activated control circuits; advanced timing/ sequential relays; or communications electronics for one year of the required general experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Candidate must possess a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland Class C. 
• A Class B Commercial Driver's license must be obtained within the probational period (1 year).

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Special Requirements:

This position is designated as essential, subject to 24-hour/7-day a week emergency call-out, and candidate must be reachable after hours via a state supplied cell phone. The probational period for this position will be a minimum of a six-month duration.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application, therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 06/04/2025