What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control System Operator Supervisor - Department of Transportation position at City of Baltimore, MD?
POSTING DATE: 01/13/2025
SALARY RANGE: $52,875.00 - $64,063.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DEFINITION
A Control System Operator Supervisor oversees and participates in the work of others engaged in monitoring system operations, documenting and reporting system and equipment malfunctions. Work of this class involves supervising traffic control system operator personnel.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class are responsible for overseeing all shifts of a 24/7 operation and therefore may work a rotating shift which may include evenings, weekends and holidays and as required for emergencies and special events. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have
three years of experience monitoring traffic control display screens and initiating responses to correct traffic signal malfunctions or override or adjust traffic signal timing plans, one year of which must have been assigning and reviewing the work of others.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the practices and protocols of standard computerized operations.
- Knowledge of a traffic control system environment.
- Knowledge of basic cable hook-ups for electronic office equipment.
- Skill in operating computer terminals and keyboards.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to comprehend, implement, recommend changes to and ensure compliance with written specifications, protocols, standard operating procedures and oral instructions.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with other employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Hand-eye coordination; spatial orientation.
- Ability to develop and ensure maintenance of a record and file system.
- Supervisory ability.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at
Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
NOTES: Employees in some positions must obtain and hold current IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Level I Certification in area of employment within 12 months of hire.
Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $52,875 - $64,063
