9149-Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor II

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This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Class-Based Test .

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.
Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Application Opening: September 09, 2024
Application Deadline: may close at any time, but not before September 20, 2024
Recruitment ID: REF43329E/T00119

Under general direction of the Traffic Signal Shop Manager, incumbent is responsible for assisting in the management of the Traffic Signal Shop operations and field activities.

Essential Duties

The essential functions of the class include: assisting in the management of staff engaged in programming, installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s complex traffic signal system; establishing and delegating work priorities; monitoring work flow; making field inspections; coordinating completion of work with other departmental divisions, agencies and contractors; supervising signal shop subordinate staff; evaluating overall functions and productivity of subordinate supervisory staff; establishing goals based on assigned and anticipated workload, available staff, and equipment; assisting in the development and oversight of software systems; evaluating, developing and implementing methods and procedures to improve safety, cost-effectiveness and productivity; evaluating and recommending new technology, equipment and capital investments; assisting Traffic Signal Shop Manager in long range planning; supervising the maintenance of operational, statistical and other records; communicating with members of the public, agency staff, representatives of other City departments, and external agencies; and may provide testimony in court. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nature of Work

The performance of the essential functions of the class require working on energized equipment, around loud noise and construction equipment; standing, walking on level and uneven surfaces, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of installation and inspection duties. These duties also require the incumbent to climb in and out of a boom bucket and balance while working at a height of a maximum of 25 feet. During the performance of duties, the incumbent will regularly be required to push weights in excess of 50 pounds and lift equipment that weighs over 25 pounds. The incumbent is daily exposed to electrical hazards; installation and repair work is performed near moving traffic and in all weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces; and may be subject to stand-by duties and mandatory overtime as assigned on a 24 hours per day basis.

How to qualify

Education: Completion of a recognized Electricians' apprenticeship program.

Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable experience supervising Traffic Signal Electricians equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 9147 Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor I.

Skills: Possession of computer skills necessary to perform the duties of a Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor II;

License: Possession of a current valid Class C driver license.

Education Substitution: Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level inside wireman experience as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers may substitute for the apprenticeship requirement.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

What else should I know?

Exam Process: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only.

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