Technician , General Option

ITS Technician I, General Option

Grade 12 (8007) SP# 26-41-01 – Open Recruitment. State Highway Administration, Office of Transportation Mobility & Operations, located in Baltimore County. The State Highway Administration’s Office of Transportation Mobility & Operations is currently recruiting for an ITS Technician I, General Option. 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 in this classification.

The main purpose of this position is to provide support to the Statewide Operations Center (SOC) Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) Program and to SHA’s statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), fiber, and radio communication systems. This position provides technical expertise, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and procurement responsibilities relating to 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):
Speed Detectors, Highway Advisory Radios, CCTV Traffic Cameras, Dynamic Message Signs, Weather Stations, Lane Control Signals, etc. The position is statewide and requires daily reporting to the primary ITS Division office at 5901 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD; however, it may be reassigned to support regional communications and ITS functions. Primary duties require working on the sides of highways and exposure to highway speed traffic.

This position is essential and subject to 24/7/365 emergency call‑out.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. Learn more about our benefits at  MDOT also recognizes the State Highway Administration as a Training Magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience repairing electronic communication equipment.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
• Class B Maryland Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or comparable out‑of‑state CDL must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

• Essential Employee status:
  Sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to Essential Employee status.
• 24‑hour call‑in availability. Provide a phone number where the Administration can reach you.
• Ability to climb to elevated locations for electronic work on high structures.
• Substance abuse testing as required by Maryland regulations.
• Pre‑employment drug testing as required by Maryland regulations.

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

All applicants must submit an application online at  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. Include all relevant experience, including full or part‑time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or other experience relevant to the position.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, list each position, its length, and its duties. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

Contact the Office of Administration at 410‑545‑5554 for questions. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.…