Title: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,349 - $114,317

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking an ITS Maintenance Specialist. In this position, you will ensure adequate condition and availability of ITS assets; oversee all ITS maintenance program activities and ensure proper execution of activities in accordance to 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; resolve utility conflicts and claims.

Core Responsibilities:

Support the evaluation and identification of ITS device deployment 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; 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.

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

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 Drivers License 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.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Kittrell

Phone: 757-956-3288

Email: [email protected]

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.