Support Service Div - Building Automation System Administrator

Position Information

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Building Automation System Administrator position. In this role, you will be responsible for Building Automation Systems for TxDOT Facilities. This position will serve as the Building Automation System administrator for the building automation systems for TxDOT HQ Complex. TxDOT offers a complete benefits package to their employees, promotes a work-life balance, and holds the safety of their employees to a very high standard.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs skilled and complex electronics technical support work. Work involves installing, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing electronic systems and equipment. Work requires contact with departmental employees and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor, but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of Building Automation computer and network equipment.
• Assists project managers with construction and management projects and contracts.
• Trains and/or assists employees in the use of various electronic equipment; creates literature and conducts presentations as necessary.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and solves complex technical software/hardware and client-server problems.
• Assists with electrical repairs, installations, and computer wiring in departmental buildings.
• Inspects contracted work and coordinates the contract process.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Orders parts and equipment and keeps records of repairs, employee time, and mileage.
• Receives and processes work orders from district sections and coordinates equipment repairs.
• Responsible for maintaining digital systems.
• Trains technicians in equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Writes specifications for repair parts, system components, and test equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years experience in electronic systems, equipment installation, repair. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Building Automation

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable knowledge of:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Installing and maintaining equipment
• Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment of the trade
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• The design and development of electronic/electrical/automated equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Ability to:

• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.