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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

Traffic Systems Admin I or II (Traffic System Maintenance Section Supervisor/Assistant Maintenance Supervisor)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is looking for a Traffic Systems Admin I or II to oversee a team responsible for the maintenance and management of traffic systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This role involves supervising technical employees, conducting inspections, and ensuring the effective operation of traffic control systems.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site verification inspections of goods and services provided by vendors and contractors

Designs, builds, tests and installs specialized equipment which cannot be purchased from the signal equipment industry

Develops budgets and monitors stock accounts and equipment inventories

Develops short- and long- term plans for upgrading and modifying traffic signals, signs and illumination systems; coordinates with district design staff to develop solutions to traffic problems

Diagnoses, tests and repairs control systems, video systems and/or communication equipment including cable, short-haul modems, dial-up modems, radio transmitters, receivers and multiplexing equipment

Ensures proper traffic control procedures and safety precautions are used at construction sites to preclude traffic congestion and accidents; identifies utility locations and directs use of proper equipment

Plans and schedules repairs, inspections, installation and future modifications on electronic equipment and systems and associated hardware and software; coordinates with public/private entities

Tests new traffic signal equipment such as intersection monitoring equipment, intelligent transportation systems and time-based coordinated systems by operating and burning in system at shop, inspecting wiring and checking solder connections

Directs inspection of the work of traffic systems and ITS technicians

Investigates background of public complaints concerning traffic signal and illumination problems; recommends solutions and provides information on progress to solve problems

Monitors training of traffic technicians/specialists in traffic technology and various aspects of traffic systems, including electronics and the use of technical data to repair equipment

Qualification

Traffic systems maintenanceIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Supervisory experienceElectronic troubleshootingTransportation engineeringBudgeting methodsPublic relationsPlanningCoordinatingReading schematicsUsing computers

Required

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis

2 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis

3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic systems maintenance/management, transportation engineering, design, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis

Must have 2 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Extensive knowledge of the relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system

Extensive knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable knowledge of budgeting methods and procedures

Proficient skill in supervising technical staff

Proficient skill in reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Proficient skill in planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Proficient skill in using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Extensive knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Proficient skill in directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines

Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing

To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries

Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations