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Job Opportunities - City of Phoenix - ITS Specialist - Electronic System Specialist

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ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix is seeking to hire individuals to fill the position of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialist - Electronics Systems Specialist in the Traffic Signal Shop. This area is responsible for providing 24/7 technical field support and emergency response to internal and external customers.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the technical evaluation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the citywide traffic signal system and electrical/electronic infrastructure that make up the entire Intelligent Transportation System.

Currently, the Street Transportation Department has vacancies in the Traffic Services Section.

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

• Working knowledge of traffic signal, communication and/or intelligent transportation systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and SAP.
•  Ability to use laptop computers to access the traffic signal system and databases.
• Ablility to work in a vehicle based aerial lift or bucket truck at heights up to 40 feet. 
•  Ability to distinguish full range of colors working with LED’s and/or color-coded wires.
•  Ability to safely work with voltages as high as 220 V AC & DC.

SALARY
$28.31 (minimum) - $34.99 (maximum) hourly / $58,885 - $72,779 annually.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Three years of journey level experience in installation and maintenance of electronic and digital systems or related distribution systems;
 Associate's degree in electronics or related field.
 Requires working irregular hours, second or third shift, weekends, holidays and evenings.
 Requires working in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
 Working after-hours/weekend on-call rotation schedule may be required.
 An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered.
 The City job description can be found here.
 All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
 For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
 Three years of experience as a traffic signal/ITS technician, ITS specialist, or electronics technician.
 Previous experience with fiber optic or wireless radio communications testing, or installation.
 Previous experience with electronic testing devices such as voltmeters, ohm-meters, or amp-meters.
 Previous experience with a vehicle based aerial lift or bucket truck.
 IMSA Certification - Traffic Signal Level II.
 Knowledge of NEMA standards.

RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes September 20, 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.

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Reference

Electronic Systems SPecialist, JC: 74200, ID# 41605, 09/01/21, 3 mos., RAL, Benefits: 002

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