Job Description

Job Title Senior Transit Information Systems Technician, Grade 20
Location Derwood, MD, US
Organization Name Department of Transportation, Division of Transit Services
Medical Exam Core Exam with Drug & Alcohol Screen
Background Investigation Yes
Financial Disclosure No


Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

ABOUT THE :

MCDOT\'s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.

About the :

The Division of Transit Services coordinates transit services in Montgomery County. Transit accomplishes an essential mobility mission of the County, connecting people, communities, workplaces, educational institutions, recreational opportunities, and many other essential destinations. The Division plans, schedules and manages the County\'s Ride On bus system consisting of County owned and operated buses. The Ride On system is designed to complement the service provided by the other transit providers in the County and provides almost 30 million trips per year. The Division also regulates the operation of taxicabs services in the County.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Division of Transit Services seeks to fill a position. This position is a senior level position providing hands-on technical work within the Transit Electronic Systems unit

Duties include are not limited to the following:

• Lead trainer and senior technician providing advanced level technical skills and resourcefulness for appropriate modifications of standard procedures of the Transit Electronic Systems unit.

• Provides training oversight of other technicians as the skilled advanced trainer and leads the activities of other technicians in the unit.

• Perform advanced level technical work, such as test, install, maintain, and repair electronics systems that are supported by the Transit Electronic Systems unit.

• Determines the cause of transit information system failure and provides training in preventive maintenance, repair, and spare parts inventory database.

• Oversee the quality assurance testing inspection of parts returned from vendors, parts repair, and refurbishment of equipment.

• Develop and implement training plans to ensure Bus Operators and other employees are trained in system use.

• Determines the cause of transit information system failure and provides training in preventive maintenance, repair, and spare parts inventory database.

• Assist in the analysis of data for all electronic equipment. Make recommendations for system improvements and other leading-edge systems and sub-systems.

• Act as a liaison between the department\'s divisions, management and contractors.

• Drive a passenger bus, with air brakes, during training, movement around lots, demonstrations and operational emergencies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrated experience in the use of technological guidelines and the tools of the trade to install, maintain and repair equipment and to perform electronic and electro-mechanical duties.

• Strong problem solving and follow up skills, detail oriented, and is able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building skill to work cross-functionally with all levels of employees and leadership.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position may occasionally require incumbent to work a flexible work schedule that may include working core work hours, as well as working flexible work hours (i.e. early morning, evening, and/or weekend work) to handle emergency situations, special events, inclement weather, etc.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Medical & Background Investigation: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Medial Exam, Drug and Alcohol screen, and background investigation prior to appointment.

License Requirement: At the time of employment application: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver\'s license from the applicant\'s state of residence. Upon completion of the bus driver training by Montgomery County: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL), with air brakes and passenger endorsements, from the employee\'s state of residence.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

The anticipated salary range for hiring into this position is $59,263 - $76,624.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant\'s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: An Associate of Arts Degree in electronics technology or a related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of creditable experience in the troubleshooting and installation of microprocessor-based electronic systems, revenue handling equipment or communication systems.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License Requirement: At the time of employment application: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver\'s license from the applicant\'s state of residence. Upon completion of the bus driver training by Montgomery County: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL), with air brakes and passenger endorsements, from the employee\'s state of residence.
Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated \xe2\x80\x9cQualified\xe2\x80\x9d, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a \xe2\x80\x9cTransfer\xe2\x80\x9d candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Transit Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

• Interpreting operating manuals, technical manuals, and specifications, manufacturer\'s maintenance instructions and troubleshooting procedures.

• Experience with Ticket Vending Machine (TVM), Fareboxes, DVRs, Routers, Electronic Bus Signs, trouble shooting, and fixing them when possible and appropriate.

• Supervising the work of junior technicians.

• Managing supply and inventory.

• Determining and prioritizing workload.

• Performing quality assurance inspections in equipment installation and procedures.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Salary 59263
Maximum Salary 76624
Currency USD

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