ITS Electronic Technician I

Montgomerty City-County Personnel

Job Location:

Montgomery, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 43

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classificationexists is to perform highly skilled technical work in the installation repairand maintenance of the City of Montgomerys electronic traffic control devicesand computerized control and communication systems. Workrequires a broad range of electronics technical knowledge and is performed withconsiderable independence of judgment. Primary work responsibilities mayinclude: monitoring traffic from the TrafficManagement Center (TMC); installing and programming electronic trafficcontrol devices and supporting equipment; responding to service requests andcalls; and performing diagnostic checks and repairs to electronic trafficcontrol devices fiber optic cables and supporting equipment. The ITS Technician I is distinguished fromthe ITS Technician II in that the ITS Technician II serves as the lead workeronsite and typically performs more complex technical duties. The ITSTechnician I receives technical guidance from the Electronic Technician II andreceives supervision from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

AnAssociates degree in Electronics Electronic Technology Computer ScienceIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or a closely related field and one(1) year of experience in electronics or electrical systems with a strongfocus on the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of traffic signalsystems to include basic network switches fiber optic patch panels andcabling for network devices AC/DC electrical experience and the ability totroubleshoot circuits using multimeters or other test equipment familiarity with Cat5/Cat6 and COAX cableterminations and testing as well as a thorough knowledge of current desktoptechnologies serial communications and TCP/IP concepts is essential.

NOTE: Qualifying education training andexperience that provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities toperform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain within twoyears of employment a Traffic Signals Level 1 Certification from the IMSA(International Municipal Signal Association). Must possess a valid Alabamadrivers license and insurable driving record as needed to operate Cityvehicles. Must be able to attendspecialized training or classes as needed to maintain or increase skills andupdate equipment. Must be willing to beon call for 24 hours a day/seven days a week at least once a month.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physicalability to lift from 50 to 150 pounds (assisted or unassisted) such as thetraffic controller cabinet. Physical ability to standstoop bend and crouch as needed to make repairs replacements or adjustmentsto equipment. Physical ability to distinguishbetween colors as needed to differentiate between color-coded wires and signallights in order to make repairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Workis performed in a variety of uncontrolled work environments including but notlimited to at heights up to 50 feet above ground in unkempt areas with tallweeds and exposure to local wildlife and in close proximity to heavy traffictraveling at speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour. Work is performed in a varietyof weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include extreme heatcold rain and lightning. Work will require some overtime night weekend andholiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fillone (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancyis with theCity of Montgomery Traffic EngineeringDepartment.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaireform completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held the dates they held them where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received a selection procedure will beadministered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visitingMontgomery Personnel Boards Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health dental and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in theRetirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)retirement program.

DRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair finger nails and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Discrimination against any person in recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race national origin or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age sex or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age sex or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:Under the Americans with Disabilities Act it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the order to request accommodation in the application or testing process contact the Personnel Director at .

I9:Prior to your employment you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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Required Experience:

Salary InformationCompensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pa...