Intelligent Transportation Systems Supervisor

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Transportation Solutions Division . This essential position supervises the ITS technicians that conduct a variety of maintenance work related to the support of the DelDOT's traffic signals and ITS equipment. Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, test, troubleshoots, and/or repairs traffic control signals and related communication and ITS field devices. Responds to emergency situations (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic systems. Follows applicable safety procedures when working in traffic. Must be able to use equipment such as bucket trucks, cable locating instruments, and electrical test equipment. Must be physically able to lift materials such as pedestrian signal poles, junction well lids, and other traffic signal equipment.

Requirements

Six months experience in designing intelligent transportation systems configurations, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Three years experience in constructing intelligent transportation systems configurations by interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Three years experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing intelligent transportation systems equipment.
Six months experience in interpreting the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.
Six months experience in interpreting the National Electrical Code.
Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of intelligent transportation systems equipment.
Repairs copper-wired, fiber-optic, and wireless communication systems related to intelligent transportation systems equipment.
Tests intelligent transportation systems equipment using detection software and a variety of testing devices such as multi-meters, meggars, GPS equipment, and oscilloscopes.
Interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for the purpose of diagnosing intelligent transportation systems equipment.
Applies the standards, principles, and practices of the department safety manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the National Electrical Code.
Responds to emergencies relating to problems and situations involving intelligent transportation system equipment.
Transfers data to and from field unit devices such as traffic signal controllers, piezoelectric axle sensors, and automatic data recorders into a computer database.
Detects, locates, and marks out underground utilities.
May perform field counts for traffic control and timing.
Operates motorized equipment such as an aerial lift device with extended arm for purposes of repairing and replacing intelligent transportation systems equipment.