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ITS TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST

Salary

$5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

56/167501/ITSTCSPC/07.10.25-LH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 56

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/20/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Section 56 Unit 005

56/167501/ITSTCSPC/07.10.25-LH

This position is a promotional opportunity open to current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

This position serves as a Region technical specialist and provides program support relating to the ITS Roadway Flooding Detection and Notification, ITS Traffic Video Collection and Distribution, ITS Device and System Maintenance, ITS Fiber Optic Damage Prevention, and ITS Infrastructure Management, DOTD Wireline Communications Services, and DOTD Wireless Communications Services programs within the Infrastructure Management and Communications Unit of the DOTD statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section. The ITS Program (ITSP) is charged with providing necessary planning, systems integration, and development of specifications for implementing state-of-the-art traffic monitoring and control technologies on the state’s interstate and major highway systems. This program is supported by real-time operational transportation network software and hardware components. The position is the lead worker over ITS Technician’s (1,2,3) that serve as project managers for the routine maintenance and repair of communications devices which includes traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, vehicle detectors, and other, intelligent transportation devices and systems within an assigned District or statewide as needed. Responsibilities include technical consultation for the most complex problems concerning implementation, optimization, and management of system software and hardware. A working knowledge of the network including all aspects of fiber optics, digital microwave, data, voice, and network communications is needed to advise and assist lower-level technicians and stakeholders. This position reports to an ITS Technician Supervisor.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems; OR

An associate’s degree in electrical technology or electronic systems plus three years of experience or training in the maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electrical technology or electronic systems will be credited as one year of experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173710) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Exercises functional supervision of the work done by technicians and vendors, consultants, and contractors who participate in the ITS Roadway Flooding Detection and Notification, ITS Traffic Video Collection and Distribution, ITS Device and System Maintenance, ITS Fiber Optic Damage Prevention, and ITS Infrastructure Management, DOTD Wireline Communications Services, and DOTD Wireless Communications Services programs. Recommends of approval the work done by vendors, consultants, and contractors for payment. Participates in and provides expertise for the statewide planning and maintenance of the ITS communication network systems. Ensures lower-level specialists are staying on schedule with ITS maintenance projects and that vendor supplied software/hardware meets Federal Highway Administration standards and that all data is up-to-date for network components. Serves as the subject matter expert for the ITS Device and System Maintenance Program. Compiles reports and system information in order to evaluate and recommend changes to the systems network. Assists managers in analyzing and diagnosing network performance problems. Spot-checks the network devices that monitor the alarm conditions at the digital microwave and fiber optic locations statewide, the network systems, and network equipment to verify DOTD Program Specialists are addressing system issues in a timely manner and are adhering to ITS policies and procedures. Collaborates with vendors to debug or modify the most complex ITS devices and systems.

Assists DOTD Program Specialists with onsite inspections when there are systems problems that are difficult to diagnose. Utilizes expertise to locate and recommend methods for resolving the issues. For complex/far-reaching system problems, reports issues to upper level management and provides estimates of impact to the Department.

Provides and attends training as needed. Trains users in proper operation of communications equipment. Initiates consultation with users and administrators on various network requirements including usage, design and operation of ITS devices and systems.

Performs other duties as directed by supervisors to maintain the 24 hour operation of ITS devices and systems. May be required to perform duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This is a promotional posting open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD. This position may also be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mark Vignes

ITS Technician Manager

225-379-1192

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a current permanent classified LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

06

Have you completed any semester hours from an accredited college or university in electrical technology or electronic systems?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: EE 2230 - Electronics I - 3 hrs - LSU

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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