ITS Electronic Technician I

Recruitment #21-CI5741-01

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform highly skilled technical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the City of Montgomery’s electronic traffic control devices and computerized control and communication systems.  Work requires a broad range of electronics technical knowledge and is performed with considerable independence of judgment. Primary work responsibilities may include: monitoring traffic from the Traffic Management Center (TMC); installing and programming electronic traffic control devices and supporting equipment; responding to service requests and calls; and performing diagnostic checks and repairs to electronic traffic control devices, fiber optic cables, and supporting equipment.  The ITS Technician I is distinguished from the ITS Technician II in that the ITS Technician II serves as the lead worker onsite and typically performs more complex technical duties.  The ITS Technician I receives technical guidance from the Electronic Technician II and receives supervision from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Electronics from an accredited technical school and one (1) year of experience in electronic equipment repair and/or traffic signal equipment repair. 

Special Requirements

Must possess, or be able to obtain within two years of employment, a Traffic Signals Level 1 Certification from the IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association). Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license and insurable driving record as needed to operate City vehicles.  Must be able to attend specialized training or classes as needed to maintain or increase skills and update equipment.  Must be willing to be on call for 24 hours a day/seven days a week at least once a month. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

Physical ability to lift from 50 to 150 pounds (assisted or unassisted) such as the traffic controller cabinet. Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend and crouch as needed to make repairs, replacements or adjustments to equipment. Physical ability to distinguish between colors as needed to differentiate between color-coded wires and signal lights in order to make repairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work is performed in a variety of uncontrolled work environments including but not limited to: at heights up to 50 feet above ground, in unkempt areas with tall weeds and exposure to local wildlife, and in close proximity to heavy traffic traveling at speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include extreme heat, cold, rain, and lightning. Work will require some overtime, night, weekend, and holiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty. 

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Traffic Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire 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, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants.  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 visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 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 a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment 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).

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 Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

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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