Job Title : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $5,432 Monthly; Full Range : $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type : Salaried, Full Time
Position Overview
This position is accountable for coordinating the technical aspects of the operation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) components throughout the state including the review of specifications, special provisions, and contracts relating to ITS hardware and software, tracking and inventory of fiber optic assets and agreements, and providing ITS network and hardware and software support to the district offices and Bureau of Operations staff.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and develops specifications, special provisions, and contracts for the installation and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) elements including dynamic message signs, video surveillance cameras, network switches / repeaters, and fiber optic cable.
- Performs field maintenance of ITS elements and provides ITS element and communication network support to the district offices.
- Maintains knowledge of the latest ITS technologies and helps determine how these technologies can be incorporated into the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT's) ITS system.
- Maintains information regarding the locations and valuations of state-owned fiber optic cable used for ITS applications, broadband connections, and other communication connections.
- Develops annual fiber optic installation reports that are submitted to the General Assembly.
- Serves as liaison with the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to ensure fiber optic information is correct and current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job-related technical / science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience; OR Eight years of engineering experience.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with traffic operations and ITS.Field experience in repairing / troubleshooting ITS / traffic signal hardware.Ability to establish and maintain fiber optic and information technology (IT) networks.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, other state and local agency staff, traffic industry organization personnel, and the public.Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver's license.Requires frequent state-wide travel with overnight stays.Requires successful completion of a background screening.Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430 / 5-45 apply to this position.Work Hours : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location : 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Equal Employment Opportunity : The State of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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