ITS TECHNICIAN 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an ITS Technician Manager to oversee maintenance of traffic cameras, signs, detectors, fiber optic networks, and telecom equipment. You will work with technicians, vendors, and staff to troubleshoot issues and implement new technologies across the state.

Applicants will coordinate repairs, monitor performance, and ensure continuous 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience or training in maintenance and/or repair of electronic, electrical, or telecommunications devices, components, networks, or systems.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology or electronic systems plus two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair of ITS devices and infrastructure (cameras, detectors, message signs, fiber optic networks, communication equipment).
• Protect and manage DOTD’s fiber optic network; coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain wireline and wireless communication systems and document systems.
• Coordinate technical support and ITS operations with vendors and staff to ensure 24/7 operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical technology or electronic systems

Tools

Fiber optic networks

Telecommunications equipment

Job description

Section 56 - Intelligent Transportation System

56/7273/ITST3/08.31.26-AS
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 plays an important role in keeping Louisiana’s transportation technology safe, reliable, and connected. As part of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) team, you will help manage the systems and equipment that support real-time traffic monitoring, roadway communications, and transportation operations across the state. You will oversee the maintenance and repair of traffic cameras, message signs, roadway detection equipment, fiber optic networks, and wireline and wireless communication systems. Working closely with technicians, vendors, contractors, and other DOTD staff, you will troubleshoot issues, coordinate repairs, monitor system performance, and help implement new technologies. Your work will directly support the reliable operation of systems that are essential to DOTD employees and the traveling public.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Four 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 two 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 Duties

• Manage the maintenance and repair of ITS devices and infrastructure, including traffic cameras, radar and vehicle detectors, dynamic message signs, fiber optic networks, communication equipment, monitoring systems, backup power systems, and related facilities. Monitor system performance, coordinate repairs, maintain configuration information, and recommend improvements and new technologies.


• Protect and manage DOTD’s fiber optic network by locating and marking underground cables, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating with contractors, consultants, permit holders, and Department staff to prevent damage and support fiber relocation, modification, repair, and installation activities.


• Maintain statewide wireline and wireless communication systems supporting DOTD facilities, roadways, bridges, and staff. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telephone, network, cellular, radio, Wi-Fi, and other communication equipment while performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and system documentation.


• Coordinate technical support and ITS operations by working with vendors, consultants, contractors, technicians, and Department staff to troubleshoot system issues, support the collection and delivery of real-time traffic video and data, provide technical assistance and training, and respond to emergency or disaster-related needs to help maintain continuous 24/7 operations.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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.

Benefits

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 at https://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
  
  
  
  


• 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 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 permanent 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".

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?

• Required Question