ITS Maintenance Spec

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. Provide analysis and support to assigned operational program area.

How you will contribute:

• ITS Devices: 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.

• ITS Program Support: 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.

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.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to apply system engineering technical principles and practices to complex tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to gather and analyze data and reach sound, logical conclusions.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently to set priorities, schedules, resolve issues and make decisions.

• Knowledge of 24-7 system operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of electrical, electronic systems maintenance, design and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of network configurations and IP based communication and equipment.

• Knowledge of system and communication technologies associated with transportation systems.

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and systems analysis.

• Skill in problem resolution.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to apply system engineering technical principles and practices to complex tasks.

• 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.

• Knowledge of network configurations and IP based communication and equipment.

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and systems analysis.

• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Ability to compile and develop financial components of budgets into contracts.

• Experience in traffic management systems.

• Knowledge of 24-7 system operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of systems and communication technologies associated with transportation systems.

• Skill in contract monitoring.

• Skill in design, installation and maintenance of fiber optic communications systems.

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