Organization: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Position Description: Administers the work, contract and budget of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and oversight of the ITS communications general consultant's work product. Oversees the activities on a daily basis in the areas of: Florida’s ITS Operations Network (FION) design, implementation and operations. Administers the contractor of statewide telecommunications system maintenance, providing oversight of the FDOT's wireless and optical fiber communications systems.
Directs continuing projects by providing technical assistance to FDOT Districts. Specific duties include:
Evaluation of SICN operations and maintenance; replacement of microwave tower systems; assessment for fiber upgrade and deployment needs.
Guidance for network cyber security for the statewide ITS systems;
Operations and maintenance of deployable assets (ITS trailer and communications trailer);
Operations and maintenance of Statewide Radio Bridge (SRB) Network for land mobile radio systems; conducting statewide radio system testing.
Administration of the FDOT LodeStar program and support associated with FDOT RowStar program.
Support of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during emergency operations.
Preparation of the long-term budget needs for SICN operations and maintenance.
Manages radio licensing for statewide assets with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Manages the ITS Facility Management (ITSFM) System and coordinates the ITSFM trainings provided to FDOT Districts. Oversees FDOT contractors work on special projects of engineering and maintenance of SICN system. Attends and presents at ITS and telecommunication related conferences and meetings.
Represents FDOT Traffic Engineering and Operations Office coordinating with the following agencies on technical communications issues:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Florida Department of Management Service (DMS) telecommunication service
State and Local Emergency Operations Centers
Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA
Other Federal, State and Local agencies using FDOT Tower Systems
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of traffic engineering and ITS principles, practice and technologies: Knowledge of wireless communications and technology and communications network topologies including fiber optic communication design and installation; Skills in effective oral and written communication; Skills in using Microsoft Office suite; Ability to interpret and apply applicable rules, regulation, policies and procedures; Ability to prioritize and manage workload to deliver project on schedule; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Salary Level: $89,003 - $104,709
Posting link: Job# 861902 —> ITS COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
