Systems Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Title: Systems Manager
State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $81,815 - $132,950
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Staunton District Office
Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Ensure the operational availability of all Transportation Operations Center (TOC) systems and associated network and server infrastructure. Oversee and coordinate the planning, installation, delivery, operation and maintenance of mission critical Operations Technology computing systems and communications infrastructure that support VDOT's Traffic Operations Program. Ensure that all systems adhere to COV Information Technology Resources Management (ITRM) Security Policies, Standards, and guidelines. Ensure that all new technologies implemented meet the objective of achieving statewide consistency and standardization across all TOCs.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and implement recommendations to support organization goals. Knowledge of project management principles and practices related to electronic or information technology systems. Ability to implement safety standards and procedures for users related to equipment operation and work tasks. Skill in leading, managing and facilitating technical work groups. Skill in the use of computers and software applications. Knowledge of 24 X 7 systems operations and maintenance and systems and communications technologies related to transportation
systems.
Ability to share 24 X 7 on-call responsibility and be available to respond to emergencies as needed.
Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience or education in Information Technology, Transportation Technology, or related field desired. Experience in managing or supervising electronic and information technology systems. Experience with traffic management systems. Experienced leader with transportation experience and an ability to work in a fast paced and complex environment. Knowledge of basic facilities maintenance and inventory practices. Experience managing large scale technology focused programs or projects.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.
VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for limited telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. However, at a minimum, the successful candidate would still be expected to physically report to the VDOT Central Office in Richmond, Virginia several days each work week.
VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.
Contact Information
Name: Greg Rollins
Email: greg.rollins@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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