ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Streets Transportation Department for the City of Phoenix is hiring for a Signal Systems Specialist I. This position performs work which involves precise technical knowledge gained through training or experience to a variety of traffic engineering problems in the field or office. Responsibilities include technical duties such as signal timing and coordination; conducting traffic engineering studies; programming computerized traffic signals and controllers; maintaining the network for the central computer system for traffic signals; gathering traffic data and converting it to a usable format; troubleshooting and problem solving central control equipment, intersection signal controllers, auxiliary equipment including the interconnect system; implement new technology for the ATMS; and serving as a liaison between agencies involved in the construction and operation of traffic signals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years experience in paraprofessional engineering work;
- One year of traffic engineering work,
- Supplemented by college level courses in traffic engineering, basic computer programming and systems analysis, or a related field.
- Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime is required.
- Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- 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.
Effective January 18, 2022, the City of Phoenix may require new hires to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment. This is related to the Federal vaccine requirements for federal contractors. After a conditional offer has been extended, candidates may request a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.
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:
- IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II and/or Level III certificate.
- Experience with Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC2, ASC3, Cobalt, M60, 2070 and other Intelligent Traffic
Controllers). - Experience with Siemens Next Phase software.
- Experience with Transuite, Acyclica/ARID, NextEdit, AutoTurn, Visual 2017, TranSync, HCS, and VISSIM is
desirable. - Experience performing traffic analysis and calculations, including field investigations.
- Experience with programming, installing, and troubleshooting traffic signal controllers.
Job Title: Signal Systems Specialist I
Closing Date/Time: Recruitment closes December 20, 2021. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
Salary Range:$23.58 (minimum) – $35.98 (maximum) hourly / $49,046.40 – $74,838.40 annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Location: Professional & Supervisory
Job ID: 43132
Go to the City of Phoenix’s Careers Page and search “43132” for complete details and to apply.
