ITS TECHNICIAN I GENERAL OPT

Maryland Department of Transportation

$59,203.00 - $75,820.00 Annually

dental insurance, long term disability

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Feb 28, 2025

Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Office of Transportation Mobility and Operations

Grade 12 (8007) SP# 25-41-01

ITS Technician I, General Option

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Transportation Mobility and Operations is currently recruiting for a ITS Technician I, General Option located in Baltimore County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies within SHA.

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to provide support to the State Operations Center (SOC) Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (SOC CHART) Program and the SHA statewide communications system. This position assists with providing statewide technical support at the ITS Technician I level required for various systems including, but not limited to: voice, data and RF Communications; wireless systems design, integration, installation and maintenance; digital and fiber optic transmissions; communications software applications, diagnostic and programming software; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): such as speed detectors, highway advisory radios, CCTV, traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, weather stations, etc. This position is statewide and is required to report daily to the primary Communications Division office; however, the position may be reassigned to support regional communications and ITS functions.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has been named Training Magazine's Training APEX Awards for the sixth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One (1) year experience repairing electronic communication equipment.

Notes:

1. Candidates for the ITS Technician I class may substitute completion of a one year program of study in radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school or college for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates for the ITS Technician I class may substitute possession of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator's License for one year of the required experience. Employees possessing such should list the license number and date of issuance on the application.

Licenses & Certifications

Applicants must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Candidate must obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or comparable out of state CDL license within the probationary period.

Additional Information

1. Employees in these classes are considered Essential Employees and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to Essential Employee status.

2. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the Administration with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees may be required to demonstrate the ability to climb to elevated locations to perform electronic work on high structures.

4. Employees in these classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

5. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

6. The candidate will be based in Baltimore County but will be assigned to other regions as needed.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 02/28/2025