Highway Operations Technician IV

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Highway Operations Technician IV

Grade 15 (1430) SP# 25-41-04

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Transportation Mobility & Operations (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a Highway Operations Technician IV position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Nature of Work: This is the area supervisor level of emergency highway operations work for SHA - Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART). This position is responsible for directly overseeing a team of Emergency Response Technicians and Emergency Traffic Patrol (ETP's) units. This position will also have shared supervision of Highway Operation Technician's at an assigned regional operations center to include the assurance all work meets standard operating procedures. The Highway Operations Technician IV is responsible for supervision, guidance, training and coaching of subordinates/employees and provides thorough knowledge, training, supervision and response regarding traffic management while following established standard operational procedures. This position also establishes and fosters communications between response personnel, state and local emergency agencies, office of communications, media, and other traffic management agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience operating computerized programs pertaining to traffic flow detection monitoring and incident/congestion/weather management, programming motorist information systems and operating communications systems.

Notes:

1. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the experience requirement of the minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Candidate must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in state of Maryland.

The selected candidate must obtain and maintain the following certifications, courses, and trainings during the probationary period:

Vehicle Recovery Certification

CPR and First Responder's Certification

National Incident Management System Certification at the 100 and 700 levels

Defense Driving

Work Zone Safety Training

Blood Borne Passages and Hazmat Training

CHART/Authority Operations Center (AOC) - awareness training on HOT duties

Tow Master Class

Communication Equipment Training

HAZMAT Class

Snow College

CHART Certified as ERT I

Special Requirements:

Employees in this classification may be considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

An offer of employment shall be conditional on the result of a medical examination by the agency physician in order to determine the candidate's ability to perform essential job related tasks.

Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Employees in this classification are considered "Safety Sensitive" employees and are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.