Traffic Signal and Lighting Operations Manager

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal and Lighting Operations Manager, under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Traffic Signal and Lighting section including the installation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and modification of traffic signal systems, highway/street lighting systems, and related electrical/electronic systems and equipment maintained by Sacramento County; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Requirements

Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Traffic Signal and Lighting Supervisor.
OR Two years of full-time, paid experience supervising a staff performing the installation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of traffic signal systems, highway/street lighting systems, and/or related electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
Completion of units from an accredited college or university, military, career or other specialized training program in electronics, computer technology, or other field closely related to the intent of the class may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 3 semester (4 quarter) units equal one month of work experience.
Completion of training courses which do not have semester unit values are equated to semester units on the basis of 15 clock hours of instruction equal one (1) semester (1.5 quarter) unit.
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training.
Knowledge of Methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal and lighting systems.
Knowledge of Multi-phase actuated signal equipment, computer network and traffic control devices for traffic signal and lighting systems.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of electrical, electronic and computer theory.
Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations to include, but not limited to, National Electric Code, Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and specifications.
Knowledge of Procedures and methods used in preparing technical specifications for procuring equipment.
Knowledge of Budget preparation.
Knowledge of Contract negotiation, preparation and monitoring.
Knowledge of Video detection and video surveillance operation and calibration.
Knowledge of Copper-to-fiber and fiber-to-copper interface units.
Knowledge of Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff.
Ability to Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with other departments, governmental agencies, commercial contractors, and the general public.
Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met.
Ability to Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues.
Ability to Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and financial documents and prepare reports.
Ability to Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Ability to Read and interpret plans, maps, detailed drawings, and specifications including, but not limited to, electrical and electronic schematics, blueprints, and traffic signal and lighting layouts.
Ability to Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information.
Ability to Influence and persuade others to accept a particular viewpoint or follow a particular course of action.

Responsibilities

Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Traffic Signal and Lighting section.
Oversees the installation, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and modification of traffic signal systems, highway/street lighting systems, and related electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Plans, manages, and completes complex work assignments.
Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate staff.
Develops, monitors and interprets budgets and financial documents and prepares reports.
Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff.
Interprets and applies applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Contracts negotiation, preparation and monitoring.
Video detection and video surveillance operation and calibration.
Copper-to-fiber and fiber-to-copper interface units.