Intelligent Transportation Systems Project Manager

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Municipal Traffic Engineer and working with the Bureau Chiefs, Deputy Director and Director, this position directs, advises, manages, and coordinates the activities and operations for the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure’s (DOMI) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology. DOMI ITS technology includes but is not limited to fiber/radio communication network, closed circuit cameras, traffic detection, transportation software, and the future DOMI Traffic Management Center (TMC). This position closely coordinates with the Department of Innovation and Performance (I&P).

Department : Mobility & Infrastructure

Posting Type : Announcement

Salary : $91,021 per year.

Union : None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive

Requirements

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required at the time of submitting the application and will be verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.
  
  

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh .

Qualifying Requirements

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show five (5) years of full-time experience in Traffic Signal Technology, IT/Computer Networking, IT Engineering, or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION : The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in IT/Computer Networking, IT Engineering, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
• EQUIVALENCY : Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above) . The Total Qualifying Requirement is nine (9) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.
  
  

POSITION DUTIES

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the employee in this position but are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude them from the position.

• Directs routine maintenance activities for the City of Pittsburgh ITS fiber and radio communication networks.
• Coordinates the integration of field communication equipment for ITS projects.
• Recommends capital improvement projects for the City of Pittsburgh ITS fiber and radio communication networks.
• Represents DOMI on all steps of the ITS software and hardware procurement process.
• Coordinates with partner agencies or private property owners for special projects.
• Maintains City of Pittsburgh ITS architecture drawings.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and data communications in the event of malfunctions/errors in order to maintain and/or quickly report operational functionality to the various systems at the TMC.
• Supports ITS and Traffic Signal Maintenance staff with various TMC systems.
• Assumes management responsibility for the City’s technology system specific to the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, including the development, installation, testing, oversight, operations, and maintenance of those systems.
• Evaluates and defines the technological needs of the department and recommends the purchase of new/upgrades to existing systems as needed.
• Serves as project manager on all installations and/or upgrades involving staff from multiple departments, and ensures compliance with department and all applicable Information Technology standards and strategic direction.
• Ensures that the department operates in a manner consistent with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities as they relate to the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure technology programs and procedures.
• Trains or coordinates training of DOMI personnel on all applicable technology.
• Coordinates with the Department of Innovation and Performance on upgrades and the integration of new systems into existing infrastructure.
• Participates in operation and capital budget preparation for all applicable ITS/TMC technology needs.
• Works with the Department of Law on necessary legislation and contracts.
• Serves as Right-To-Know subject matter expert for infrastructure, technology, and information systems as relates to the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.
• Attends new product and technology training sessions; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. A non-exhaustive list of examples for training certifications this person may be asked to pursue include:
• Network: CCNA, CCNE, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP
• System Administration: RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Security , CCNA, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrative Associate, VMWare Certified Professional.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and data communication malfunctions/errors to maintain and/or quickly restore operational functionality.
• Performs other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
• Travels as required.
  
  

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