SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

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SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

Job Location:

Address: 6206-STATEWIDE ITS

2302 W Durango Street

Phoenix AZ 85009

Posting Details

Salary: $ 68,508.86 - $ 73,508.86

Grade: 22

Closing Date: January 16th, 2025

Job Summary

Supervises and performs the performance of the inspection, maintenance, and repair of one or more of the following; traffic signals, lighting, Bluestake, ITS, tunnel, pump stations. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based 24 hour call back program.

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.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

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.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing and inspecting traffic signals, lighting, ITS, utility, tunnel and pump station devices.
• Common safety practices.
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, ventilation and public utility theory.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace.
  
  

Skills

• Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices, and public contact.
• Electrical wiring and repair.
• Using proper materials and tools, vehicles, and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
• Oral and written communications.
• Problem solving and interpersonal relationships.
• Fundamental knowledge in reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits.
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances; applying electrical and electronic principles.
  
  

Ability

• Comprehend directions.
• Work independently.
• Use proper materials, tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity; plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks.
• To learn computer systems, traffic control methods, practice and procedures, federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.
• Apply safety practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Comply with all safety rules, regulations and established practices.
• Perform basic project level planning and coordination, conduct material quantity take-offs for repairs.
• Apply self-study to increase and expand knowledge base.
• Communicate effectively.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

• Associates degree in a applicable field of study
• Supervisor level electrical/electronics background
• 1 year of experience equivalent to a Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Area Supervisor
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

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).

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
  
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

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 (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.