Signal/Light/Electrical Technician Supervisor

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Signal/Light/Electrical Technician Supervisor

This position is open to Internal ADOT employees only

Job Location:

Address: 6523 - NORTHWEST TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

200 North Colcord Rd

Payson, AZ 85541

Posting Details:

Salary: $ 73,508.86

Grade: 22

Closing Date: August 21, 2023

Job Summary:

Supervises and performs one or more of the following: inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of traffic signals, lighting, Bluestake, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), tunnel, pump stations. Travel within designated area of assignment. Works "on call" in emergency response situations various hours and days as needed. This position will require detailed concentration associated with hazardous maintenance, utility service, power tools and equipment. Work can encounter inclement conditions.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Job Duties:

Performs and supervises electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to routine and non-routine preventive maintenance of traffic signals,

illumination, and telecommunications systems; revamp/installation of traffic signal, illumination, ITS and telecommunications systems (betterment),

tunnel and pump station systems.

Plans work/crew assignments. Documents work performed and/or inspected. Evaluates employee performance, hire staff and administers progressive

discipline, coach and mentor subordinate staff. Confers and coordinates with other crew members.

Approves project planning, materials and equipment acquisition, organizes external resources. Red lines plans and infrastructure database management.

Ensures subordinates receive all applicable training.

Authority to approve emergency repairs on traffic signal, roadway illumination, ITS, telecommunication systems, tunnels and pump station systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE

• The use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment, and materials related to the trade.

• Plans, sketches and schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems.

• National and local electrical codes.

• Common safety practices.

• Electrical and electronic theory and trade practices.

• Identifying material and tooling needs.

• Job planning, layout and time estimation.

• Traffic engineering principles and guidelines.

• Supervisory principles and practices

• The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Arizona supplement documents.

• Budget practices and inventory control.

SKILLS

• Applying and making interpretations of work related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced level electrical wiring and repair.
• Using proper materials and tools, vehicles, and equipment to perform work activities within established work

methods.

• Oral and written communications.
• Analyzing the functioning of the traffic system as a whole and making recommendations for improvements.
• Interpersonal relationships and mentoring lower level employees.
• Comprehending complex engineering documents.
• Maintaining accountability within the work unit.

ABILITY

• Perform tasks, comprehend directions and work under minimal direction.
• Use proper materials, tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity and to convey that knowledge to others.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple complex tasks.
• Utilize computer systems to identify and solve complex problems and devise solutions.
• Correctly utilize and identify traffic control methods practices and procedures.
• Understand and comply with Federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Apply safe practices and acceptable public contact/customer service.
• Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Comprehend, apply, and be competent in participating in training other employees in skills needed on the job.
• Comply with all safety rules, regulations and established practices.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Selective Preference(s):

• Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Associates degree in a applicable field of study preferred.
• Supervisor level electrical/electronics background.
• 1 year of experience equivalent to a Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Area Supervisor.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11)
• High school diploma/GED

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at ... or phone call at ... option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling ... option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.