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The Burlington County Bridge Commission is the latest public agency to join OmniAir Consortium®. The Burlington County Bridge Commission is responsible for the operation and maintenance of several bridges in Burlington County, New Jersey, just across the Delaware River.

The Commission is one of 39 member agencies that make up the larger E-ZPass Interagency Group that operates within 17 states. E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system used on most tolled roads, bridges, and tunnels in the Midwestern and Eastern United States, as far south as Florida and as far west as Illinois.

“The Commission has taken a leadership role on behalf of the E-ZPass Group within OmniAir to develop and launch OmniAir’s Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification Program said,” Stan Ozalis, Director of Information Technology and ETC for the Burlington County Bridge Commission. “This work goes hand in hand with our mission to provide Burlington County residents, commuters and visitors with safe, accessible and affordable bridges, roads and facilities.”

“We are excited to have Burlington County Bridge Commission as our newest member from the tolling community, said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.  “The Commission’s leadership role in OmniAir will help bring us one step closer to realizing the goal of national toll interoperability.”

OmniAir’s Tolling and Emerging Payment Technologies Working Group brings together the nation’s leading tolling experts from government and industry to develop and advance OmniAir’s testing & certification programs for tolling technologies. Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification involves three regional, single, standalone RFID protocols (6B, 6C & TDM).

Multi-protocol tags and readers, which incorporate three regional, single, standalone RFID protocols (6B, 6C & TDM), are becoming increasingly popular in the market.  The development of a certification program for multi-protocol devices is top priority for OmniAir. This new certification program is expected to launch in mid-2020.

If your organization is interested in contributing to the development of this important new certifiction program for tolling, please contact Kate Oldham, Senior Director of Meetings & Membership.

About Burlington County Bridge Commission

Established in 1948, the Burlington County Bridge Commission owns, operates, and maintains the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol Bridges, as well as 6 smaller bridges. To learn more about Burlington County Bridge Commission at www.bcbridges.org

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the election of three new Directors:

The new Directors, elected at the OmniAir® Annual Board Meeting, will serve terms of three years.

“OmniAir’s newly elected Directors bring deep experience in transportation technology and valuable industry insights,” said Steve Novosad, Chair of OmniAir’s Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President, HNTB Corporation. “They will help to guide OmniAir’s strategy, and to advance the organization’s mission of ensuring trusted communications technologies for transportation.”

With over 80 members from around the world, OmniAir’s membership includes device manufacturers, engineering firms, test labs, test equipment providers, automotive OEMs, Tier One suppliers, and deploying agencies. OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification programs for both RFID tolling and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connected vehicle technologies.

“It is an honor to welcome these distinguished transportation leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “2019 was a record growth year for OmniAir. 2020 promises to be even busier, with the planned launch new OmniAir certification programs for multi-protocol tolling and C-V2X devices.”

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles, welcomes leading ITS technology provider, TagMaster, as our newest Executive Level Member.

TagMaster, headquartered in Sweden with offices around the world, is an application driven technology company that designs and markets advanced identification systems and solutions based on radio & vision technology (RFID & ANPR) for demanding environments.  Business areas include Traffic Solutions and Rail Solutions providing innovative mobility solutions, sold under the brands TagMaster, CitySync, Balogh, CA Traffic, Magsys, Hikob and Sensys, in order to increase efficiency, security, convenience and to decrease environmental impact within Smart Cities.

“OmniAir looks forward to the contributions TagMaster will provide as an Executive Member as we finalize our plans and launch our new multi-protocol RFID certification program for tolling in Q1 of 2020,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.

TagMaster provides RFID technologies for Automatic Vehicle Identification in all electronic tolling systems. Their UHF readers, with a radio frequency of 860-930 MHz, are optimized for road toll applications with advanced, algorithm-based multi-lane features. Their Electronic Toll Collection (ETC), All-Electronic Toll Collection (AETC) and Multi-Lane Free-Flow (MLFF) systems enable selected users fast access through tollgates, as well as cashless toll payments – eliminating the need to stop. These solutions are safer, faster, simpler and more efficient, reducing some of the public resistance to the introduction of new toll lanes.

About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. To learn more, visit our website at www.omniair.org.

About TagMaster
Founded in 1994, TagMaster has a head office in Stockholm as well as dedicated agencies in the US and China. We export mainly to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America via a global network of partners, systems integrators and distributors. TagMaster is a public company and its shares are traded on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stock Exchange in Stockholm, Sweden. TagMaster’s certified advisor is Erik Penser Bank AB.

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Job Title:             Manager, Technology Programs

Job Description:   OmniAir Consortium® seeks an experienced RF engineer, with verification testing experience for a position of Manager, Technology Programs.  This is a key technical role in the leading certification organization for transportation technologies.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start.  The successful candidate will have excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.  A strong work ethic and a positive attitude are a must.  Interest in transportation or technology issues is a plus.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes paid time-off, holidays, dental, life, and health insurance, a 401K, and flexible work hours.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance certification scopes in Tolling, Payment Systems and Connected Vehicles in surface vehicle transportation sector domestically and developing international opportunities.
  • Working with Radio Communications (RFID, DSRC, C-V2X, & 5G), security and testing compliance/interoperability.
  • Participate in associated standards, regulatory and industry associations with their requirement documents and leveraging them to develop and implement certification scopes for trusted transportation communications.
  • Manage and facilitate technical aspects in OmniAir Working Groups.
  • Auditing Test Equipment and Test Laboratories for Compliance and Authorization
  • Technical Writing in developing Test Cases and Certification Scopes.
  • Develop Software Language Analysis Tools (such as Python Scripting).
  • Track certification services applications.
  • Process and review device certification applications, test reports, and grants.

Requirements

  • At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering field is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of wireless technologies.
  • Hands-on experience working with Radio Communications (RFID, DSRC, Cellular), security and testing compliance/interoperability.
  • Excellent communications and consensus building skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Technical writing capabilities and experience.
  • Electronics Testing Knowledge from Standards, Safety, Regulatory and Security perspective.
  • Project Management experience preferred.
  • Software scripting language/s preferred.

Other Information

Background check required if selected

Job Location

Candidate may be based in any location within the continental United States with convenient access to a major airport.

Travel

Up to 25%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

To apply for this position

Please submit resume to hr@omniair.org.  No phone calls will be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OmniAir Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting certification and interoperability for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles, has announced four major initiatives for 2019.  In addition to OmniAir’s ongoing work to advance its existing DSRC-V2X and RFID tolling certification programs, the Consortium will launch several large initiatives in the coming year:

  • International Expansion – OmniAir®is taking steps to expand its certification programs to international markets. OmniAir has executed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with ITS Korea and China ITS Industry Alliance to expand OmniAir Certification into these markets. OmniAir will also host its first Plugfests outside of the United States, beginning in May with a Plugfest in the Montreal region, in cooperation with Transport Canada and Propulsion Quebec. Planning is also underway for future OmniAir V2X testing events in Europe and in Asia.
  • V2X Security – OmniAir has kicked off its contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Next Generation V2X Certification. The focus of the contract will be to develop new V2X security test cases, to review new proposed test cases for Roadside Units (RSUs), and to liaise with Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). Much of this activity will build on the existing work of OmniAir’s Cybersecurity Working Group, which developed new test cases for OmniAir’s most recent Plugfest.
  • Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification – OmniAir’s tolling certification program, first launched in 2012, is limited to certification of single-protocol RFID tolling devices. In order to meet the certification needs for the growing market of multi-protocol tags and readers, OmniAir is launching an initiative to develop a multi-protocol certification program for tolling devices using 6C, TDM, and SeGo protocols. This will build on OmniAir’s work on National Toll Interoperability (NIOP) testing-and will kick off with a workshop in February.
  • C-V2X Certification – OmniAir Consortium will initiate development of a certification program for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices.  Work will focus on interoperability and certification of the application layers for C-V2X direct communication (3GPP Rel. 14 PC5 Mode 4) and will build on OmniAir’s years of work in developing its Connected Vehicle Conformity Assessment program for DSRC. OmniAir members, including Qualcomm, Spirent, Commsignia, and 7Layers conducted a successful demonstration of C-V2X testing at the OmniAir Texas Plugfest.  OmniAir will develop this certification program in cooperation with relevant stakeholder organizations.

“OmniAir has had a very successful 2018—adding 20 new members, four new OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, and our first OmniAir Certified DSRC On-Board Units (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs)” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “These exciting initiatives will accelerate OmniAir’s momentum—offering our members additional services and expanding OmniAir Certification to new markets around the world.”

The announcement came earlier this week at OmniAir’s Annual Meeting, hosted at the offices of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority.   The two-day event, featured Membership and Board of Directors meetings, and included live demonstrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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