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Posting Date

09/18/23

Application Deadline

09/28/23

Pay Range

$67,600.00 - $109,200.00

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Network Engineer assists with the operation and maintenance of the MCDOT ITS network.  In this role in the Traffic Technology Branch, you will support the ITS Network Administrator, ensuring the reliability and security of MCDOT’s critical ITS infrastructure, located both in the field and in the Traffic Management Center.  Responsibilities include network monitoring and system maintenance, technical support and troubleshooting, configuration and deployment, technical assistance with Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Division programs and projects, and documentation of ITS infrastructure equipment and systems, including performance monitoring.

About Us

We value your time.  The time with your family.  The time you spend on the road.  And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

• One (1) year of relevant experience in network administration OR

• One (1) year of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of IT/ITS network equipment and systems.

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience in an IT/ITS related field such as Civil, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering.

• Experience with fiber, wireless and cellular WAN/LAN networks, VLANs and VPNs

• Experience with directly managing and programming ITS network equipment including firewalls, switches, hubs and routers through various application and command-line interfaces and protocols

• Experience with the deployment, operations and maintenance of ITS equipment and systems and their use in both a Traffic Management Center environment and within a traffic signal cabinet

• Experience with Active Directory, virtualization environments, system patching and backup methods and applications

• Experience with CCTV camera feeds and video management systems, including associated video streaming technologies and protocols

• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on local and regional implementation projects

Job Contributions

• Actively monitor and maintain MCDOT ITS network infrastructure, equipment and systems (e.g., firewalls, switches, routers and servers) to ensure reliable communication to MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC) and field assets (e.g., signalized intersections, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and CCTV Cameras).  Regular troubleshooting, updating and reconfiguration will be needed to maintain a secure and efficient network environment.

• Maintain TMC operator workstations and MCDOT ITS data and application servers, providing support for regional data systems used by local agency partners and MCDOT TMC staff

• Maintain records and documentation of ITS infrastructure, equipment and systems using various asset management tools (e.g., Cartegraph, OSPInsight and the Road Information Tool)

• Monitor, maintain and deploy ITS equipment and systems in the field (e.g., switches, routers, radios, fiber optics and CCTV Cameras) to ensure reliable operation.  This will involve device configuration, programming, testing, evaluation and deployment, as well as regular troubleshooting.

• Provide technical support for TSMO Division programs, projects and proposals

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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