Job Opportunities - City of Phoenix - Signal Systems Specialist II
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Signal Systems Specialist II
ABOUT THIS POSITION
During the current health crisis, the majority of job interviews will be held by video or audio conference. In person recruitment and selection processes will be conducted in accordance with recommended safety guidelines (masks, social distancing, and disinfecting between candidates).
Please be aware that you may be required to undergo screening for symptoms of COVID-19 which may include answering questions regarding symptoms or having your body temperature read as part of this job. You may also be required to wear a face covering or use other personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This position supervises several Signal Systems Specialist I positions who oversee the operation of the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) during either the AM or PM shift. Currently, the two shifts are Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM. The TMC manages the City’s 1,200 signalized intersections through the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Duties include directing Signal Systems Specialists I engaged in such technical duties as signal timing and coordination, traffic signal studies and computerized traffic signal programming and control; proactively overseeing and managing traffic utilizing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices; coordinating and managing traffic for special events and incidents in real-time; and handling complaints and inquiries from the public regarding traffic signal operations such as phasing, timing, or maintenance history. Currently there is one vacancy in the Street Transportation Department.
This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.
IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work with specialized traffic signal software to monitor and analyze signal timing data.
- Ability to mentor staff.
- Ability to manage a challenging workload in a balanced, efficient and effective manner.
- Ability build effective relationships and meticulously solve complex problems requiring innovative solutions.
SALARY
$60,091 - $91,354 annually. Candidates may be hired above the minimum depending upon qualifications.
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 11.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. For more details, visit:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work.
- One year of basic computer programming or system analysis experience, college-level courses in traffic engineering or other related engineering fields.
- An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Three years of complex traffic signal operations software program experience.
- Experience programming traffic signal controllers, traffic signal systems, and other related equipment.
- Experience working in a real-time traffic management environment such as a traffic management center.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes July 19, 2021. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. Link to application here:
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REFERENCE
Signal System Specialist II, JC: 21010, ID# 40370, 06/16/2021, 6 mos., WES, Benefits: 007
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