Intelligent Transportation Systems Assistant Manager (Administrator IV)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Statewide, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Assistant Manager position assists the ITS Operations Manager in planning, enhancing, managing, and safeguarding the technological frameworks that support the ITS infrastructure for the MDTA. The position assists in the design, implementation, and integration of communications, engineering, and ITS infrastructures for radio networks, emergency radio systems, digital microwave equipment, fiber optic networks, and dispatch operations center network equipment. Employees in this position will report directly to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Manager. The current vacancy is located in Rosedale, MD but will be moving to Baltimore, MD. Employees are considered “Essential Employees” and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. In the event of hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees will be called to duty during off-hours in order to maintain and repair equipment. This work may be performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside a building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work
Two years of this experience must include lead worker or supervisory experience associated with intelligent transportation system traffic control systems, wireless communications, and networks
Possess and maintain a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland

Responsibilities

Support the development of strategic plans for upgrading and expanding ITS infrastructure
Participate in the establishment of goals for ITS programs
Engage in project oversight activities to ensure adherence to quality standards, legal requirements, work progress, and performance metrics
Provide operational support for the safety and functionality of the CHART Program
Assist in the testing and validation of new ITS installations and system upgrades
Monitor the activities of technical staff and contractors involved in ITS maintenance and operations
Prepare reports documenting the progress and outcome of ITS projects
Support the management, procurement, installation, and maintenance of VoIP network equipment
Assist in the oversight of ITS project budgets
Contribute to managing the scope of work for contractors and consultants
Participate in stakeholder meetings
Provide coordination of emergency responses, communication strategies, and contingency plans for ITS operations
Assist in guiding large-scale, mission-critical programs to foster innovation and strategic integration of new ITS technologies