Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
10300420
Title:
Faculty Assistant
Functional Title:
ITD Systems Archtect
Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation Technology
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
$128,426.85
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The A. James Clark’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ranks in the top 20 public civil engineering undergraduate programs in the country according to the US News and World Report Rankings. In addition to the MTI center, new centers and institutes that have been established include the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEII), the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices (REFBDI), and the Quantum Technology Center (QTC). The innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus recently brought the University to the top 10 in Entrepreneurship Magazine.
The University is located close to NSF, NIH, and other funding agencies, and has strong research ties with government research labs, corporations, and start-ups. The Washington DC area has three major airports and a vibrant culture, is reachable by metro, and has primary and secondary schools that are among the best in the nation. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who will enhance our stature of preeminence in the three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and the world.
Some notable facts include:
- Received the 8th largest gift in history to a public higher education institution from A. James & Alice B Clark Foundation of $220M. This includes funding to assist faculty and attract and fund first-year domestic Ph.D. students.
- Faculty work with over 60 competitive teams and student societies that are nationally ranked, such as SAE top 20 finish in Baja 2018 Competition, Solar Decathlon 1st place in US in 2017, and 1st in American Helicopter Society Student competition.
- 2 NAE members affiliated with Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Dedicated external relations staff to help promote faculty research, which has been featured on covers of Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, ABC, Fox News, People Magazine.
- Opened Clark Hall in January 2018 with almost 40,000 sq ft of lab space and an innovation lab for capstone design projects and student teams.
- The Great College Park initiative is a $1B public-private investment in the town that is the home of UMD. It is creating not only a dynamic and innovative academic environment, but also a vibrant
downtown community with restaurants, new residential units, live music and amenities.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Innovative Technology Deployment (ITD) Systems Architect is a highly technical, specialized position requiring knowledge of the National Intelligent Transportation Systems architecture, large-scale computer systems architecture, systems development methodologies, systems and network management, contract development, contract administration and technical project management skills.
This position primarily supports Maryland’s Virtual Weigh Station (VWS) program, which is the largest operational VWS program in North America. The network has been expanded to a total of twenty-one (21) operational sites between the Maryland State Police (MSP) and Maryland Toll Authority (MDTA) starting in 2007. These VWS locations currently provide blanket coverage for commercial vehicle enforcement operations statewide. The position also requires the selected individual to work on the anticipated modernization of these sites to include new quartz digital sensors and tire anomaly systems, license plate readers, and USDOT readers for the next iteration, which may include automated enforcement.
In addition, this position requires providing technical and associated project management functions required to support the ongoing delivery of ITD, specifically:
- The ITD Systems Architect is required to develop and maintain the statewide ITD architecture as part of the Maryland and National ITS Architecture. This effort requires participating as a representative between the State Highway Administration (Motor Carrier Division which oversees the ITD program) and:
- the Maryland Department of Information Technology (the developer of the State of Maryland Technical Architecture)
- the Maryland Department of Transportation (serves as a member of the department’s Configuration Management Board)
- the University of Maryland (primarily coordinating with the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory)
- any ITD related projects with multiple general contractors and approved vendors
- FMCSA, FHWA, and VOLPE technical, project management, architecture configuration and control board, and any related meetings, conferences and exchanges required in support of the ITD program.
- The ITD Systems Architect will work on site with the Division Chief, Motor Carrier Division daily as well as manage project and architecture development, software development, network development and systems maintenance in accordance with the relevant ITS National Architecture and Maryland Systems Development Lifecycle Architecture.
- The ITD Systems Architect represents the Maryland State Highway Administration on required national transportation and ITS related committees.
- To continue to lead efforts to coordinate local and state agencies in the development of statewide and nationwide ITS capabilities, through the national ITD program committees
- As requested by the Division Chief, to present the activities of the MD SHA ITD Program at professional meetings and other forums, the Transportation Research Board, the local and national ITD IT workshops, and any other workshops and committees deemed required
- To coordinate research activities conducted at the University of Maryland under the subject contract to ensure their timely completion and responsiveness to the needs of the SHA
- To participate in research activities relevant to the MD SHA ITD program such as the development of enhanced systems for electronic screening, License Plate Reader (LPR) and DOT number recognition, weigh-in-motion, thermal brake imaging, and other components for expanded ITD
- To aid in the development of training and educational programs as required by the SHA in supporting ITD related projects and applications
Salary $125,000 (negotiable)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- A B.S.E.E. or related degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or Electronics, with understanding of intelligent transportation infrastructure is required, along with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a mid-level project and program management capacity.
- A Bachelor’s degree in another related discipline may be substituted with at least ten (10) years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Cursory knowledge of finance and contractual document development (program plans, requests for bid proposals, maintenance contracts as related to the program, related documents, proposals and presentations) are also required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage and coordinate projects between multiple teams and disciplines, presentation skills for technical and non-technical meetings and seminars, and the ability to maintain relationships with our customers (Maryland State Police, Transportation Authority Police, Motor Vehicle Administration, Comptroller’s Office, The Secretary’s Office, and other MDOT modals) are required.
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Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date:
04/20/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
05/19/2023
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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