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SALARY:

$27.04 - $39.20 Hourly

OPENING DATE: 02/09/22

CLOSING DATE: 03/09/22 11:59 PM

WE ARE TEAM GILBERT:

Gilbert, AZ is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Gilbert is one of the largest cities in Arizona with a population of over 260,000 people and has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more.

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future, while continuing to be one of the top communities in the country.
 
What sets Gilbert apart is a combination of a sense of community, a unique and enjoyable environment for residents and businesses and a commitment to innovation. Gilbert is a diverse community that celebrates its rich heritage and character, but we’re working diligently to shape our best possible future. We all play a role in the design of tomorrow.

In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today.

We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

WE ARE SEEKING:

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.  Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialist.

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialist reports to the ITS Engineer/TOC Supervisor. The primary function of this position is to maintain the ITS fiber network, including overseeing ITS construction projects and maintaining the operation of the Town of Gilbert's ITS network infrastructure with items such as radios, switches, fiber, CCTV and associated equipment.

Ideal candidates for this position will possess the combination of technical, problem solving and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in this important position.  Responsibilities and duties associated with this position include maintaining a fiber optic network, inspecting construction at traffic signals, working with ITS devices and participating in maintaining a traffic signal computer system.  They will be adept at building productive working relationships with other work groups and fellow team members to help facilitate activities involving the traffic operations center and its associated functions.

ABOUT YOU:

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive customer relationships and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.  You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.  You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do!  In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
 

• Associates Degree or Two-Year Technical Certificate in Telecommunications or Electrical.
• 5 Years of experience in Electrical/Electronics, Construction and/or Radio Communications.
• 3 Years of experience in Fiber Optics and/or Telecommunications.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Work Zone Safety within 6 months of hire
• IMSA Fiber Optic Technician Level 2 as soon as possible based on the requirements set by IMSA at the time of hire or approved equal certification as determined by the hiring panel.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level 3 when possible based on the requirements set by IMSA at the time of hire.
• Arizona Driver's License.

First review of applications will take place on all applications received no later than 7AM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, with a final review taking place after the posting close date.

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE:

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement and more.

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact!  If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that “Apply” button at the top there? We can’t think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let’s get this adventure started!

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Gilbert 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.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
50 E. Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296

[email protected]

Job #22-0167
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) SPECIALIST
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Committed to equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace. Gilbert will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.