ITS COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - 55010199 1

State of Florida

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be a non-supervisory position responsible for administering the work, contract, and budget of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Communications Program and oversight of the ITS communications general engineering consultant's work product. Oversees the activities on a daily basis for Florida’s ITS Operations Network (FION) design, implementation and operations. Administers the maintenance contractor of statewide telecommunications system maintenance, providing oversight of the FDOT's wireless and optical fiber communications systems. Maintains crucial communications for disaster emergency response and recovery.

Requirements

Knowledge of traffic engineering and ITS principles, practice and technologies
Knowledge of wireless communications and technology and communications network topologies including fiber optic communication design and installation
Skills in effective oral and written communication
Skills in using Microsoft Office suite
Ability to interpret and apply applicable rules, regulation, policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize and manage workload to deliver project on schedule
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
A high school diploma and three years' of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), telecommunications systems, information technology systems, computer network systems, wireless communications systems, communications contract experience, radio technology systems experience, or an active Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
Must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.

Responsibilities

Administers the work, contract and budget of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and oversight of the ITS communications general consultant's work product.
Oversees the activities on a daily basis in the areas of: Florida’s ITS Operations Network (FION) design, implementation and operations.
Administers the contractor of statewide telecommunications system maintenance, providing oversight of the FDOT's wireless and optical fiber communications systems.
Directs continuing projects by providing technical assistance to FDOT Districts.
Evaluation of SICN operations and maintenance; replacement of microwave tower systems; assessment for fiber upgrade and deployment needs.
Guidance for network cyber security for the statewide ITS systems.
Operations and maintenance of deployable assets (ITS trailer and communications trailer).
Operations and maintenance of Statewide Radio Bridge (SRB) Network for land mobile radio systems; conducting statewide radio system testing.
Administration of the FDOT LodeStar program and support associated with FDOT RowStar program.
Support of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during emergency operations.
Preparation of the long-term budget needs for SICN operations and maintenance.
Manages radio licensing for statewide assets with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Manages the ITS Facility Management (ITSFM) System and coordinates the ITSFM trainings provided to FDOT Districts.
Oversees FDOT contractors work on special projects of engineering and maintenance of SICN system.
Attends and presents at ITS and telecommunication related conferences and meetings.
Represents FDOT Traffic Engineering and Operations Office coordinating with the following agencies on technical communications issues: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Florida Department of Management Service (DMS) telecommunication service, State and Local Emergency Operations Centers, Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Other Federal, State and Local agencies using FDOT Tower Systems.