City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction of the Traffic Signal Shop Manager, incumbent is responsible for assisting in the management of the Traffic Signal Shop and field activities.  The Traffic Signal Shop is responsible for the citywide installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals; and resolving organizational and service delivery issues and problems.

The Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor II is a second-level supervisory classification responsible for assisting in the management of the Traffic Signal Shop responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic controls and signals for the entire City and County of San Francisco. The incumbent ensures that traffic signals are maintained on a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week basis through work planning and supervision of staff. This class is distinguished from the Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor I in that the latter class is responsible for the direct supervision of traffic signal activities and is a working supervisor with emphasis on supervision and performing the more complex work of the shop.

 

The Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor II provides direct supervision to Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor I's and professional and clerical office supervisors and assists in the management of all the work of the Traffic Signal Shop. 

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, prioritizes, trains, directs, and manages the work of employees engaged in programming, installing, maintaining, and repairing of the City's traffic signal systems.

2. Supervises Traffic Signal Shop subordinate staff; monitors, evaluates and documents the performance and attendance of subordinate staff; ensures that subordinate supervisors properly monitor and document performance, behavior and attendance patterns; prepares, presents, discusses and signs performance appraisals; and provides guidance and counseling for assigned staff; assists in overseeing disciplinary and grievance issues; meets with employee representatives as necessary.

3. Supervises the development, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of technical, safety and customer service training programs for personnel.

4. Establishes and delegates work priorities, monitors work flow, makes field inspections and coordinates completion of work; may perform maintenance and repair on traffic signal systems and other traffic operation projects; and coordinates the work of shop with other departmental divisions, agencies and construction programs.

5. Supervises signal shop activities and maintenance of operational, statistical and other records; estimates costs, time and materials required to install and/or repair traffic signals and electrical systems; ensures availability of materials and equipment used in traffic signal operations; and oversees the ordering, stocking, and dispensing of materials and supplies.

6. Communicates with members of the public, agency staff, representatives of other city departments and external agencies on traffic signal related issues. Represents the shop at meetings, communicates with other city departments and outside agencies as required; may provide testimony in court.

7. Evaluates overall functions and productivity of the Traffic Signal Shop staff; establishes goals based on assigned and anticipated workload, available staff, and equipment; monitors and evaluates activities, completed work, and operational and activity records and statistics; prepares monthly and annual reports on the performance of the Traffic Signal Shop and on the status of various projects.

8. Evaluates, develops and implements methods and procedures to improve safety, cost effectiveness and productivity including evaluating and recommending new technology, equipment and capital investments.

9. Assists Traffic Signal Shop Manager in long range planning for signals throughout the City; makes recommendations on policy matters related to traffic signals..

10. Projects basic staffing levels, overtime estimates, equipment, material and other requirements for the Signal Shop; recommends to the Traffic Signal Shop Manager annual and supplemental budget requests.

11. Keeps current on new advances in Traffic Signal technology and plans implementation of upgrades. 

12. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of: Electrical and electronic theory. communications and network systems; San Francisco City and County standards and specifications for traffic signals; State of California (CALTRANS) standards, Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices: National Electrical Code, and other related codes; various types of traffic signal equipment; tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment; traffic signal programming and related software applications specific to traffic industry; inspection techniques and procedures; safety rules, practices and regulations; and supervisory/management practices and procedures.

Ability to: supervise and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; oversee training of personnel; oversee employee performance issues and grievance resolution; analyze information in order to formulate and recommend/execute effective solutions; assess productivity and set goals; develop and implement policies and procedures; prioritize, direct and monitor shop workload; coordinate work with other shops and programs; read, understand and interpret plans, drawings, and diagrams related to traffic signal systems and their installation, maintenance and repair; program and troubleshoot software application related to traffic signal hardware; read and comprehend written materials related to electrical and management work; prepare written documents in a clear, concise, accurate and understandable manner; use a personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office and other specialized software to access and maintain records and data and produce reports and correspondence; speak clearly and effectively in order to give oral instructions and communicate work-related information; deal courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including staff, departmental personnel, representatives of other agencies, members of the public, contractors and vendors; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; keep current on new and changing techniques and procedures in the field; and be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

 

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1a)  Completion of a recognized Electricians' apprenticeship program; AND 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; OR

1b)  Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level inside wireman experience as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers:  AND three (3) of experience supervising Traffic Signal Electricians equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 9147 Traffic Signal Electrician Supervisor I; AND

2)  Possession of computer skills necessary to perform the duties of a Traffic Signals Electrician Supervisor II.

Possession of a current valid Class C driver license. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions: The performance of the essential functions of the class may occasionally 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; push weights in excess of 50 pounds and lift equipment that weighs over 25 pounds; be exposed to electrical hazards; and 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 hour per day basis.