ITS Lead

Job Description

The ITS Lead is a senior-level technical and leadership role responsible for overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and continued operation of the Authority’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure. Responsibilities include the installation, maintenance, and repair of ITS technologies, the troubleshooting of complex system issues, mentoring and training of junior technicians, and the identification and evaluation of emerging ITS technologies and best practices. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, training facilitation, and support throughout ITS strategic planning and the deployment of innovative approaches and solutions. The ITS Lead will guide technicians in implementing and maintaining ITS devices, lead training sessions, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in ITS technologies.

Starting Rate: $68,092/annually - $89,594/annually

Retention Bonus: $1,500

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITS technicians and support staff in daily operations, project execution, and emergency response
• Oversees the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ITS devices including CCTV, dynamic message signs (DMS), Wrong Way Detection Systems (WWDS), Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), Microwave Vehicle Detection Systems (MVDS) and Bluetooth traffic devices
• Mentors technicians and conducts training sessions and workshops to ensure team proficiency in ITS technologies, safety protocols, and operational standards
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary organizational stakeholders and external vendors to resolve technical issues and implement new technologies
• Monitors and reports on technician performance, project progress, and system reliability using tools such as Skyline Envoy, Genetec, Flux Client and the MS Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Supports the procurement of third-party contractors and vendors, including participation in the development of procurement documentation and scopes-of-work and the evaluation of submitted proposals.
• Identifies, proposes, and leads pilot projects, proofs-of-concept, and innovative initiatives to enhance or improve ITS operations and integrate emerging technologies
• Ensures compliance with departmental protocols, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• 3 -5 years’ experience supporting the installation and operation of ITS or comparable experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL to operate Bucket Truck controls and work at various heights up to 100ft, loading and unloading equipment using the winch and being able to pull trailers
  
  

Preferred

• Axis Certification preferred.
• Linux Certification preferred.
  
  

NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.