Title: ITS Maintenance Spec Wage

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $33.82 to $54.96

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Traffic Management Center

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently searching for an ITS Maintenance Specialist to ensure adequate condition and availability of ITS assets; oversee ITS maintenance program activities and ensure proper execution of activities in accordance with performance criteria. Identify, assess and direct life cycle replacement and upgrade projects to include assessment of new and emerging technologies and applications; oversee and monitor field maintenance including contractor performance, and resolve utility conflicts and claims.

Core responsibilities for job & position:

Support ITS device maintenance needs through ITS program planning, technical assessments and project support activities. Provide technical assessment of field conditions to include device positioning and constructability. Provide guidance regarding the overall design of projects to improve existing equipment operation and reliability. Prepare bid items and quantities, assist with design drawings and specifications for plan development as well as RFI's, NDCs and submittals, coordinate outage responses with Contractors and Agency Stakeholders. Evaluate new and emerging technologies to ensure system stability and integration while supporting rapid change and innovation.

Identify, assess and direct field device upgrades, replacements and construction, utility project coordination. Conduct life cycle, planned obsolescence assessment of field ITS devices and infrastructure; review and coordinate construction and general utility project plans and activities; review proposed project plans to identify potential conflicts and opportunities to enhance ITS device condition and operational availability; inspect all device installations and adjustments to ensure compliance with performance and technical standards; resolve conflicts with utilities and maintenance.

Oversee, monitor, and coordinate ITS device preventative and responsive maintenance program, ensure proper prioritization and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Audit and inspect processes and procedures to ensure compliance with contract performance and technical standards and requirements, monitor activities to ensure complete adherence to all safety and security protocols and standards.

Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to work independently to set priorities, schedules, resolve issues and make decisions.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and systems analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Skill in problem resolution.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and reach sound, logical conclusions.
• Ability to apply system engineering technical principles and practices to complex tasks.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated financial management programs.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of 24-7 system operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of network configurations and IP based communication and equipment.
• Knowledge of system and communication technologies associated with transportation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic systems maintenance, design and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and systems analysis.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to apply system engineering technical principles and practices to complex tasks.
• Knowledge of network configurations and IP based communication and equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic systems maintenance, design and troubleshooting.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of systems and communication technologies associated with transportation
systems.
• Skill in contract monitoring.
• Knowledge of 24-7 system operations and maintenance.
• Ability to compile and develop financial components of budgets into contracts.
• Skill in design, installation and maintenance of fiber optic communications systems.
• Experience in traffic management systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid driver’s license required.

Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: David Keesee

Phone: 757-956-3291

Email: David.Keesee@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.