INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) TECHNICIAN II & III

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II (8008)

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III  (8010)



This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting lists of eligible

candidates will be used to fill these MdTA positions only.  All interested

persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitments conducted for these

classifications.

 SALARY:  $31,888 - $52,224  Level (II)  $36,195 - $55,723 Level (III)  Employees of the State of Maryland are offered a generous benefits package including: paid annual leave; sick leave benefits; 10 paid observed State holidays; 7 paid personal days per year; 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans; options to participate in several popular health care plans; education, training and career growth opportunities and many other benefits.  For more information, please visit our website. CLOSING DATE:AUGUST 14, 2006 (No Postmarks accepted)



 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: These are the journey (II) and advanced/lead (III) level of technical support work installing, repairing, maintaining, programming and modifying devices and equipment associated with intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and two-way radio, traffic control systems, wireless communication technologies and networks. Employees in these classes are assigned work in specialized units such as Communications or Traffic Operations in order to maintain the unit's transportation related electronic devices and equipment.

 

Employees in the Traffic Operations Unit Level (II) install, maintain, diagnose, repair to component level and program devices and equipment such as, but not limited to, dynamic message and electronic signs, weigh stations, speed detection sensors, pavement imbedded sensors, CCTV systems, intercom systems, noxious gas analyzers, telemetry /fiber-optic signal systems and other electrical or electronic components and systems.

 

Employees in the Communications Unit (Level III) install, maintain, and program devices and equipment such as, but not limited to, communication systems, digital microwave radio, base stations, two-way mobile and portable radios, voice and data recorders, paging and public address systems, fiber-optic and wireless transmitters and receivers.  Employees may be assigned an area or district within the State for which they serve as the point-of-contact for this work.  Employees receive general supervision from a designated supervisor.

 

Employees in these classes are considered essential employees and may be required to work rotating shifts, to include weekends, evenings and nights.  Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve working in roadways, near high-volume traffic, and from bucket trucks. Applicants applying for the ITS Technician II (Traffic Operations Option) will be required to take a climbing test.  Employees wear protective equipment such as safety vest and helmets. Employees may be exposed to high voltages. Some heavy lifting of at least 75 pounds may be required. Extensive travel around the State may be required; employees in certain positions must be available to travel to meet the operational needs of the organization

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



 

EDUCATION: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a

high school equivalency certificate.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

ITS Technician II: Two (2) years of experience in installing,

troubleshooting and maintaining computerized  traffic and transportation

control devices and equipment communication technologies and networks.

Applicants for Level II must have graduated from an accredited formal school

of Electronics in electronic theories or have 24 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.  The school education can be used to count as

one year of the required general experience in the repair of microprocessor

based digital electronic systems.

 

ITS Technician III: Three (3) years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining, programming and modifying w-way radio systems, two-rable and mobile radio and associated equipment.

 

Applicants for Level III may substitute 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university in any combination of the following courses: electronics,

microprocessor and microcomputer theory; digital/analog  circuit;

communications technologies; antenna devices; fiber optics,

telecommunications or wireless communications for one year of the required experience.

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

 

 

1. Employees in these classifications are assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator?s license valid in the State of Maryland, and may be required to possess a Commercial Driver?s License valid in the State of Maryland.

 

2. Employees in the ITS II classification must have satisfied the Administration's training and certification program requirement.

 

3. Employees may be assigned duties that require possession of a FCC General Radio telephone Operator?s License (GROL) or equivalent certification depending on their job assignment. Equivalent certification to the GROL includes Association of Public Safety Communications Officer Radio Technician Certification, Personal Communications Industry Association certification or National Association of Business and Education Radio License certification. Employees possessing such should list the license number and date of issuance on the application.

 

4. When applicable, employees in the ITS III classification must have satisfied the Administration's training and certification program requirement for the ITS III classification.

 

TO APPLY: Please submit an application (TSHRS Form DTS-1) form to: 

MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Recruitment and Examinations Office

300 Authority Drive

Baltimore, Maryland  21222

 

All applications must be received by AUGUST 14, 2006.  No postmarks

accepted.  Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be

provided upon request. For an application Form DTS-1 call 410-288-8436 or

you may download a copy from our website:  http://www.mdta.state.md.us/

Your placement (score) on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents

of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete

and accurate information.

 

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free

workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State?s Substance

Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Qualified applicants may be

subject to background and reference checks.

 

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