Senior Crew Leader - Traffic Supervisor - Department of Public Works (DPW)

The City of Falls Church Virginia•Falls Church, VA

17h•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Crew Leader – Traffic Supervisor performs and leads others in the performance of specialized and skilled work related to traffic equipment. An employee in this class installs signal control equipment and performs field maintenance, installation, and replacement of traffic signals, traffic markings, and other traffic related items. This position provides guidance, assistance, and training to Traffic Workers who maintain, install, and replace traffic signals and related equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Traffic Supervisor. About the Department: The Department of Public Works is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering City of Falls Church. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services.

Requirements

Requires seven years' experience in field work of traffic signs and signals or closely related experience.
Considerable knowledge of computer software related to signals, sign fabrication, and office related software.
Experience supervising skilled technicians and trainees performing field work involving the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic control equipment.
Experience supervising and repairing electrical service, electronic controllers, and microprocessor-based equipment to the component level in the signal shop.
Ability to inspect the wiring and operation of traffic signal control cabinets prior to field installation.
Knowledge of programming and installing various types of traffic control cabinets for installation.
Capability to accurately produce monthly reports on expense, man hour and truck time expenditures.
Excellent time management for handling the logistics of materials orders and installation.
Experience using schematic diagrams and survey results such as Miss Utility findings and right of way maps.
Experience providing on-the-job training for the traffic signal repair and traffic marking workers, both in the shop and in the field.
Knowledge of the public procurement process so as to acquire necessary equipment and materials and determine underground miss utility locations when Traffic Operations Technician is unavailable.
Ability to coordinate work with Traffic Operations Technicians, contractors and other City employees to ensure that installation and repair schedules are met.
Eagerness and creativity to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Completion of high-school or GED equivalent.
Seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment or other electronic and electrical equipment
The following certifications: o VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification; and o IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I or IMSA Roadway Lighting certifications
Must be willing and can work out-of-doors under adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Science
Training or experience using the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Experience using Cartegraph, asset management systems, Asset management systems, MS Office, or similar systems
Experience using traffic management systems
IMSA Level II certification in Traffic Signal Technician, and Traffic Signs and Markings Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Performing journey-level work for the routine installation, repair, and maintenance of ITS equipment, traffic signal, and streetlight devices including using heavy equipment such as an aerial truck
Conducting routine field inspections to determine functionality of equipment and investigating complaints regarding outages and brightness levels of streetlights
Performing preventive maintenance to the streetlight and traffic control equipment such as pulling cables and ensuring all safety requirements are met
Reconstructing and refurbishing traffic signal equipment or defective electrical equipment, including advising management if continued inoperability of equipment could pose a safety hazard
Perform traffic marking task, as well as traffic sign making
Consulting with traffic operations staff or vendor representatives to identify and resolve technical problems
Setting and removing temporary traffic control signage, cones, and barricades to safely complete installations and repairs
Utilizing a work order system to generate reports and review performance data on traffic signals and streetlights
Performs related work as required.