ITS Operations Tech I or II

The Paris District is currently seeking an ITS Operation Tech I to join the Traffic Section located in Paris, Texas.This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to make a meaningful impact by helping keep Texas roadways safe for their families, friends, and communities. The Paris District three core values are: Improve our safety, Value our employees and Preserve our assets. If you’re ready to be part of a dedicated team and build a career as big as TEXAS, we encourage you to apply today and join our TxDOT family.

ITS Operations Tech I – B15 | $38,976 - $58,045 yearly
ITS Operations Tech II – B17 | $42,976 - $64,469 yearly

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Monitors traffic via computerized surveillance and control equipment located within an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) managed area. Disseminates information to the public through various forms of communication. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Adjusts and performs minor maintenance or repairs to system equipment.
• Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisory
  radio and/or low frequency television broadcasts.
• Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios.
• Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing.
• Coordinates with districts and divisions on developing and implementing Title VI policies, procedures, manuals and
  guidelines.
• Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.
• Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/or
  automated vehicle identification systems.
• Provides technical assistance and inspections in the field as needed.
• Updates traffic management data base.
• Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

ITS Operations Tech I:2 years of experience in Traffic studies, analysis, computer ops, electronics, traffic management, telecommunication ops.
ITS Operations Tech II:3 YEARS System analysis, design, computer programming. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies:

• Freeway management system concepts and operations
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Radio protocol procedures
• Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations
• Emergency response procedures
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Coordinating and directing multiple projects
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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