ITS Systems Administrator - PW054

Job Details

Description

Starting Salary Range: $59,019.00 - $70,252.00

Examples Of Work To Be Performed

• Plans, Directs and performs a variety of technical tasks to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and functioning of the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC); develops special events response plans, and provides guidance during severe weather events.
• Support and repair Public Works Department electronic assets, such as computers, servers, iPads, tablets, and related networks.
• Monitors the TMC equipment including cameras, servers, software, and hardware for full functionality; manages and coordinates any TMC product and installation warranties, product documentation, and/or any necessary equipment and software upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and support programs such as but not limited to Cartegraph, Centracs, and Axis software.
• Monitors and modifies, as directed by the Transportation Engineer, signal timing along corridors.
• Responds to complaints and identifies solutions regarding signal timing and traffic congestion.
• Prepares specifications; orders materials, supplies, and electronic equipment for the Public Works Department.
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating the costs of integrating new equipment and systems.
• Assists with coordination of workforce for responses during emergency operations.
• Provides technical support, guidance, and training related to intelligent transportation systems.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of traffic engineering.
• Perform other Public Works activities as needed or directed.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of common principals, practices, equipment, materials and methods used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of programming, operation and diagnostics of Econolite and Eagle controllers.
• Ability to analyze problems and plan solutions.
• Working knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment as needed in maintenance activities.
• Operations of modern computers and related software.
• Management of communications networks and systems.
• Fundamentals of electricity and electronics as related to traffic signal, and intelligent transportation systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Synchro, PASSER, Centracs software.
  
  

Required Education, Training And Experience

• High School diploma and minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices.
• IMSA Traffic Center System Specialist I
• IMSA Signal Level I
• Valid Class C Texas Driver License.
  
  

Desired Training And Experience

• Additional training or experience in a related field.
  
  

Essential Physical Functions

The physical activity of this position

• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  
  

The Physical Requirements Of This Position

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  
  

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.