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Supervisor Of Signal Construction
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory position in the Monroe County Department of Transportation responsible for planning and managing traffic signal construction programs involving the installation and servicing of traffic signals, Intelligence Transportation Systems (ITS), highway lighting, and related equipment. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in confined spaces and/or at various heights, and involves the operation of vehicles that require a Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License, once the employee has attained the proper license. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Chief of Traffic Signal Engineering and Operations or other higher-level staff member. General supervision is exercised over the Electronic Foreman, and other staff performing technical and mechanical work, as well as overseeing contract work.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation with an Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field, PLUS four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent*** experience in traffic signal, highway lighting or ITS project construction AND installation or transportation project management, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead* or supervisory capacity**; OR,
- Five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent*** experience as defined in (A) above, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead* or supervisory capacity**; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*lead supervisory capacity, for the purpose of these minimum qualifications, is defined as someone who participates in and oversees projects, or directs and coordinates the work of others.
**supervisory capacity, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, involves typical duties such as assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid New York State Class *D* driver’s license at the time of appointment with the condition of obtaining a valid New York State Class *B* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
