MassDOT Telecommunications Supervisor

About MassDOT

An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.

MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the District 6 Lead Communications Engineer, plans, directs and supervises the execution of assignments for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the voice, data, video, and software related to all MassDOT communication and electronic systems including, but not limited to: two-way radio, fiber optic, telephone private branch exchange, programmable logic controllers, tunnel ventilation, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon gas monitoring, local field controllers, remote terminal units, overhead and portable variable message signs, emergency telephone, automatic gates, highway advisory radio, traffic and security video, security access control, integrated project control system, real-time traffic monitoring and any ancillary electronic equipment.
• Responsible for coordinating all work with other Communications Technical Support Supervisors, Telecommunications Analysts and Communication Department Engineers to insure continuous operation of all equipment; responsible for procuring all required supplies to insure timely completion of all assignments; aids in the creation and adherence to all departmental procedures; assures adherence to all approved policies, practices and safety procedures; evaluates the performance of assigned technicians.
• Coordinates the operation, maintenance and repair of District-6 Communications Systems distributed through Facility Buildings, Tunnel & Surface Roadways, and Utility service areas. These systems include (40 sites 2300 devices) Two-Way Radio and, (all facilities 2000+ fibers) Distributed Fiber Optic Networks, (6 sites 260 systems) SONET Network Rings, (16 sites 500 devices) Voice PBX Network, Channel Bank Networks, (15 facilities 209 sub-systems) Tunnel Roadway Ventilation Systems, (15 facilities 3500+ devices) Programmable Logic Control systems, (185) Carbon Monoxide-Hydrocarbon-Hydrogen Sulfide monitoring systems, (192 sites 10,000 devices) Remote SCADA Terminal Unit Network including, (260) Local Field Controller Networks, (148) Overhead & Portable Variable message signs, (47) Over Height Vehicle Detector Tunnel Safety systems, Emergency Telephone systems, Automatic gates, Highway Advisory Radio, (700+) Traffic and Security Video Cameras, Building Security Access Systems, Integrated Intelligent Highway sensor network.
• Provides technical, maintenance and installation support to former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Mass Highway District/Depots and Registry of Motor Vehicles Offices; now divisions of MassDOT.
• Supervises technicians in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all listed electronic systems and equipment.
• Schedules shift workload and assigns projects issued to all technicians in coordination with other Communications Technical Support Supervisors and Communication Department Engineers.
• Maintains on call list for responding to service calls 24/7.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, practices and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required and directed by the Director of Communications & Electronics.
• Certification in electronics from an accredited technical institute is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of field experience in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of communication systems and electronic equipment, and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Substitutions:

None.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Must be available for call out to support emergency situations.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email [email protected].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo 857-851-9447.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Official Title: MassDOT Telecomm Supervisor II

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-Kneeland Street

Job: Information Systems and Technology

Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Multiple

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2022, 12:54:33 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 77,887.01 – 114,335.25 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann, Diversity Officer / Heather Ulesoo, ADA Coordinator – 8573688541

Bargaining Unit: DOT

Confidential: No