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Raymond L. Edwards

Townsend,DE

Summary

Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III at Del-DOT's Transportation Management Center (TMC), Volunteer Firefighter, and a retired Maryland DOT Administrator VI (Statewide Assistant Chief of Operations) with 30 years of experience in the design or management of projects related to traffic control devices, ITS or transportation engineering projects. Responsible for managing multimillion-dollar government contracts, responding, monitoring, 24/7/365 statewide response teams, equipment, resources for incidents, event planning, and potential incidents for natural and man-made situations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III

Delaware DelDot Emergency Traffic Management Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Expert technician work involves providing technical expertise in making decisions in reviewing, analyzing, coordinating, and troubleshooting complex technical problems.
  • Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state and federal codes, and ongoing maintenance requirements; documents/reports compliance or deficiencies.
  • Develops/reviews engineering project/site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
  • Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps and other geographically based data.
  • Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs/develop plans, record characteristics and other related activities.
  • Conducts data analysis to determine the accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs and/or ensure compliance.
  • Tests/evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
  • Work hand and hand with Survey Teams to obtain survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments for Red Line Emergency Projects.
  • Calculates/measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
  • Reads and interprets plans, specifications, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
  • Resolve contract interpretation and technical problems within the limits of the contract documents, policies, and standards.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of traffic management solutions in responding to planned events and non-recurring incidents that impede normal traffic flow.
  • Apply the standards, principles, and practices of the department safety manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the National Electrical Code.
  • Travel out of state to attend national conferences to evaluate vendor demonstrations and expand my knowledge, and training of new ITS and Communication technology.
  • Compile and record notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
  • Performs complex technician work requiring independent analysis to formulate and implement solutions to problems and requires application of advanced concepts
  • Project lead work involves accountability for the work product of two or more full-time equivalent positions
  • Typical elements of direct control include assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards
  • Prepares progress payments and change orders for approval by higher authorities
  • Provide technical reviews for manuals, maps, and other general informational publications
  • Train lower-level technicians
  • Participates in meetings and public workshops
  • Performs detailed reviews of engineering projects.
  • Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes, and ongoing maintenance requirements; documents/reports compliance or deficiencies
  • Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
  • Develop strong relationships with partners, fostering trust and ongoing business partnerships through professional communication skills.

Administrator VI (Assistant Division Chief of Operations)

Maryland DOT Office of CHART & ITS Communications Division
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • Administrator VI (Assistant Division Chief of Operations) encompasses the full performance through managerial levels of administrative staff work related to the administration of departmental policy and overseeing, coordinating agency operations, and functioning as a special assistant to the Division Chief
  • Manage, oversee and coordinate Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA) operations Communications Division responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, administering and supervising the agency policies, directives, and procedures
  • Manage, oversee and coordinate 24/7/365 daily management of Operations, Personnel, Procurement, Safety, Planning, Designing, Engineering, Integration, Installation, and Statewide Maintenance Teams
  • Manage and supervise all functions relating to the daily operation, safety, planning, designing, engineering, installation, and maintenance of the CHART Statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Maryland First Statewide Radio Communication Tower/System, Statewide VOIP Telephone System, and Traffic Engineering and Operations
  • Point of contact liaison for large special events requiring additional traffic management support, such as parades, Air Shows, Presidential Inaugurations, Secret Service, and professional sporting events, ensuring public safety and smooth traffic flow.
  • Manage and supervise consultants and contractors that work in our ITS Network Operation Center (NOC) who provide reliable Advanced Traffic Management Systems Support which keeps traffic flowing with real-time monitoring
  • Ensure and enforce compliance with the latest laws, codes, policies, and standards from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA), Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by all employees and contractors
  • Manage, develop, implement and monitor the supervision of projects for CHART Statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems and Development, Statewide Fiber-Optic Cables, Statewide Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL), Statewide Microwave Radio Communications Towers and Systems, and the MDOT Statewide VOIP Telephone System, Wireless Communication Technologies and Networks
  • CCTV cameras, Weather Stations (RWIS), Radar Detectors (RTMS), Highway Dynamic Message Boards (DMS), Work Zone Traffic Control, Statewide Police Virtual Weigh Stations WIM Enforcement Systems-Traffic Control-ITS Systems, Radio Systems, Towers, and Infrastructure
  • Management and supervisory of technical support work installing, repairing, maintaining, programming and modifying devices and equipment associated with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Control Systems, Wireless Communication Technologies, and Networks
  • Assist and Support MDOT/SHA safety mission for Traffic Control for Bicycle & Pedestrian Priority Areas (BPPA)
  • Assist with network design and bandwidth allocation for voice, video, and computer data to support radio systems, ITD computer systems, CHART systems, and other public safety applications such as interconnections to 911 centers, Maryland State Police (MSP), Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), Department of Information Technology (DOIT) Maryland State Police (MSP) and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
  • Manage day-to-day office and field operations, procedures, reviewing and approving payroll, overtime, travel, PTO, stockroom, inventory, and supply requisitions
  • Provide historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records
  • Random Drug Testing Manager/Coordinator, ensuring and enforcement of the random drug testing policy and procedures provided under random, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, unit, and post-accident testing are carried out
  • Coordinate, review, analyzes and sign off on multi-million dollar projects as a member of the Maryland State Interoperability Executive Committee - Technical (SIEC) and member of the Practitioners Steering Committee (PSC) to ensure SHA can operationally function with reliable interoperable communications equipment for emergencies and Homeland Security for Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA), Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Oversee, review, approve and sign off on maintenance, equipment, and parts contracts for Radio Towers, generators, shelters, and Microwave communications point-to-point related equipment.
  • Review and approve bid specifications; manage bid openings; award and execute contracts with the Office Manager and Procurement Supervisor.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Statewide Engineering/Tech Support Supervisor

Maryland DOT Office of CHART & ITS Communications Division
11.2006 - 07.2014
  • Supervise and ensure the health and safety of the employees, contractors and the public while managing, supporting, and enforcing the business mission and goals of the organization.
  • Supervise all functions relating to the daily operations, safety, planning, repairing, designing, engineering, installation, and maintenance of the CHART Statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Maryland First Statewide Radio Communication Tower/System, Statewide VOIP Telephone System and Traffic Operations.
  • Ensure compliance with the latest laws, codes, standards from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by co-workers, and contractors.
  • Manage and oversee 24/7/365 daily management of Operations, Personnel, Procurement, Safety, Planning, Designing, Engineering, Integration, Installation, and Maintenance Teams.
  • Develop cost estimates for project time and materials contractors and consultants statewide.
  • Update and manage our maintenance database Devices Maintenance Tracking System (DMTS), to provide Engineering and Technical status and support to the Maryland Motor Carrier Division (MCD), in cooperation with the Maryland State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED), the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MdTAP) Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit (CVSU) and allied law enforcement agencies.
  • Attend meetings to plan and review field studies surveys, research and make recommendation with staff, and stakeholders regarding ongoing, future maintenance and engineering plans regarding Advanced Police Virtual Weigh Stations WIM Enforcement Devices for the safe movement of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) along Maryland highways. MSP and MdTAP operate 13 TWIS with permanent scales and four additional stations that utilize portable scales to check CMV's for compliance with State and federal safety, as well as size and weight requirements. Seven sites utilize weigh-in-motion (WIM) devices to pre-screen for weight violations.
  • Address questions, concerns and issues related to safety and traffic control systems with the public, partners and stakeholders while reviewing and submitting engineering and construction strategic plans.
  • Manage, oversee, modify engineering plans and maintain reports relating to the existing MDOT/SHA statewide Fiber- Optic cables network and Public Safety Traffic Operations, Power, and Communications cables.
  • Ability to drive and operate from a 65 feet Class B CDL bucket truck to for maintenance checks to ensure compliance with the latest laws, codes, standards from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), State Highway Administration (SHA), the Maryland Motor Carrier Division (MCD)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Attend monthly meetings to plan and review field studies surveys, research and make recommendation with staff, and stakeholders regarding ongoing and future maintenance and engineering plans for Communications, Traffic Control, and ITS Systems devices. (These devices utilized and shared by State Highway Administration CHART Statewide Operation Center, Traffic Operation Centers, Police agencies statewide, media as well as the public)
  • Provide and ensure continuous training for statewide staff, for advanced test equipment fiber optic as OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Used to measure fiber length and overall optical attenuation in a circuit.

Traffic Control Technician/Intelligent Transportat

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration
07.1990 - 11.2006
  • Improved traffic flow by implementing efficient signal timing plans and coordinating with other departments.
  • Performed regular inspections of work zones, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations for maximum safety.
  • Conducted thorough field surveys to gather data for analysis, identifying areas for potential improvement in traffic control systems.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of major construction projects, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow during operations.
  • Acted as a liaison between the traffic control department and other agencies involved in road projects, facilitating clear communication and coordination of efforts.
  • Worked closely with community stakeholders to address concerns about local traffic patterns or specific problem areas within their neighborhoods.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing traffic control systems, recommending changes as needed to optimize performance and safety.
  • Developed positive working relationships with contractors and vendors, facilitating seamless communication during project execution phases.
  • Continuously monitored local weather conditions to adjust traffic control strategies as needed during periods of inclement weather.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on industry trends and best practices in the field of traffic control technology.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to traffic control operations, ensuring easy access for future reference or audits.
  • Trained new team members on proper installation techniques, leading to more efficient work processes and reduced errors.
  • Assisted in the preparation of detailed reports for senior management, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement within the department.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop effective solutions for complex traffic issues, resulting in improved road conditions.
  • Enhanced roadway safety by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on traffic control devices.
  • Reduced accident rates by designing and installing appropriate signage, pavement markings, and other traffic control measures.
  • Coordinated with emergency services during incidents that required temporary traffic control measures, providing prompt support and maintaining public safety.
  • Streamlined work processes with the use of advanced traffic management software and tools.
  • Contributed to budget planning process by providing cost estimates for proposed projects and assisting in prioritization based on available resources.
  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
  • Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
  • Placed cones, signs and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Directed traffic in construction sites to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
  • Worked with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) supervisor to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
  • Prepared technical drawing establishing specifications for traffic signal and other control device installations.
  • Used traffic cameras to monitor and manage traffic flow and enforce traffic laws.
  • Used standard calculations to determine traffic light time settings and speed restrictions based upon area needs and observed driver behaviors.
  • Generated reports on collected traffic data, complete with charts and diagrams to illustrate data.
  • Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data.
  • Oversaw maintenance of traffic system by preparing work orders for repair and modifications to equipment and components.
  • Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Conducted traffic studies to gather data, informing decision-making and traffic management planning.
  • Tested and troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to maintain traffic control devices in optimum condition.
  • Responded to citizen complaints to address community concerns and maintain public trust.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent -

Forest Park Senior High School
Baltimore, Maryland
05.1985

Technical or occupational certificate - ITS/Traffic Control Electronic Technician

Edmondson Westside Voc-Tech
Baltimore, Maryland
05.1985

Some college (no degree) - Computer Data Processing

Baltimore Community College
Baltimore, Maryland
03.1985

Skills

  • Committed to Diversity
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem Solver
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Self Driven
  • Competent
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • Civilian Response Active Shooter Events, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, 06/2016
  • National TIM Responder Training, Maryland D.O.T., 04/2015
  • Microwave/Radio Communication, Daniels Electronics, 03/2012
  • Public Safety Radio Technician, APCO INSTITUTE, 12/2005
  • Data Processing Certificate, Baltimore Community College, 11/1984
  • CPR Certification, 11/2021
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 100, Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management I, 05/2005
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 200, Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management I, 05/2005
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 300, Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management I, 05/2018
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 400, Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management I, 05/2018
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 700, Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management I, 05/2018

Job Related Training

  • Traffic Control System Management 1990, 1992
  • Advance Traffic Control Management Systems 2010, 2014, 2016
  • Management, VPN and Procurement Training 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018
  • Fiber-Optic Technology Training 2000, 2010, 2014, 2016
  • Solar Panel Technology 1998, 2012, 2016
  • FHWA MUTCD and NEMA PHASING Training 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015
  • Temporary Traffic Control Manager Course 2016
  • Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse Training 2015
  • Hurricane Evacuation Training 2002, 2008, 2012, 2016
  • Advanced Wireless Communications and Satellite Communications Training 2012
  • Associations of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Training
  • Environmental Management Systems 2016
  • Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) 2014
  • EVOC Training: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course 2012, 2016
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Training Certification (ESCL) 2013
  • Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and Intelligent Vehicle Initiative (IVI) Training 2016
  • Autonomous Vehicles | Self-Driving Vehicle Training 2018
  • Autonomous Vehicles | Self-Driving Trucks Demo/Training 2017
  • Member of Labor Management Committee (LMC) Training 2006
  • Volunteer Firefighter Training 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Manage, Fleet Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) Systems Training 2015
  • Legal Email and Text Messaging at Work Completed : 3/24/2024
  • State of Delaware Required Policies for Employees Completed : 3/24/2024
  • TMC 000 - Introductory Level Training Completed : 3/19/2024
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy Completed : 3/19/2024
  • Brain Bites - Writing Effective Emails Completed : 3/13/2024
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy and Procedures Completed : 8/4/2023
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures Completed : 5/26/2023
  • Marijuana and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Procedures Completed : 5/26/2023
  • Employee Personnel Records Policy and Procedures Completed : 5/24/2023
  • Trauma-Awareness for State Employees Completed : 1/1/2023
  • TMC D106 Weather Monitoring Online Training Completed : 12/30/2022
  • Gender Identity Harassment in the Workplace Completed : 12/24/2022
  • Respect Gender & Sexual Differences & Assert Yourself Completed : 12/22/2022
  • Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking Policy Completed : 12/22/2022
  • Call Back Pay Policy Completed : 12/22/2022
  • Workplace Wellness Policy and Procedures Completed : 12/22/2022
  • A Respectful Workplace Completed : 12/22/2022
  • Alternative Work Arrangement (AWA) Policy and Procedures Completed : 12/19/2022
  • Standards of Conduct Policy and Procedure Completed : 12/19/2022
  • Military Leave Policy & Procedure Completed : 12/19/2022
  • Gender Identity Policy and Procedure Completed : 12/19/2022
  • Tobacco-Free Indoor Workplace Policy and Procedures Completed : 12/19/2022

Timeline

Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III

Delaware DelDot Emergency Traffic Management Center
11.2022 - Current

Administrator VI (Assistant Division Chief of Operations)

Maryland DOT Office of CHART & ITS Communications Division
07.2014 - 03.2020

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Statewide Engineering/Tech Support Supervisor

Maryland DOT Office of CHART & ITS Communications Division
11.2006 - 07.2014

Traffic Control Technician/Intelligent Transportat

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration
07.1990 - 11.2006

High school diploma or equivalent -

Forest Park Senior High School

Technical or occupational certificate - ITS/Traffic Control Electronic Technician

Edmondson Westside Voc-Tech

Some college (no degree) - Computer Data Processing

Baltimore Community College

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Raymond L. Edwards