7K57

PAY RANGE:N17

STREET ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is technical work supervising a city-wide program of installing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting street lighting or traffic signal equipment in either assignment. The employee in this class is responsible for a city-wide electronic systems program of maintenance and installation, as well as inspection of completed work. Work may include oversight of the street lighting or traffic signal maintenance contract, ensuring that contractors' performance meets contract specifications, and administering the deactivation of the alley lighting system. Coordination of street lighting or traffic signal maintenance and inspection functions through contact with public utilities officials, private contractors, and the public are significant aspects of the work. Employees are responsible for supervising tradesworkers and others through subordinate group leaders. Work is performed under the direction of the Street Electronic Systems Superintendent.

ALLOCATING FACTORS (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

1. Three positions will be allocated to this class, one in street lighting and two on traffic signal.

2. This position must supervise, through subordinate supervisors, the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of street lighting or traffic signal equipment.

3. This position must be located in the Streets Department.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

ALL ASSIGNMENTS

Plans, assigns, and reviews the work, through subordinate crew chiefs, of City crews engaged in the repair of electronic systems equipment in the field and the repair shop; supervises, through subordinates, the maintenance and installation of electronic systems that are not performed by private contractors; oversees the work directly when unusual or special repair work is required; makes unannounced trips into the field to check on the progress of the work and its conformance to City specifications and departmental regulations; ascertains if workers are adhering to all safety regulations; recommends solutions of field operational problems.

Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of a staff of inspectors engaged in examining the installation and maintenance of electronic systems equipment; makes inspections in the field; ensures that work performed by private contractors conforms to specifications; discusses new projects and installations with inspectors; reviews inspection forms for accuracy and completeness.

Ensures that dangerous electrical exposures are repaired.

Estimates materials, time, and labor needed to make repairs; reviews accident reports for accuracy and completeness, and signs and forwards same; participates in the inspection of all electrical maintenance materials ordered and received in the storeroom to ascertain if they meet departmental specifications; ensures fleet are in working order for use; may contact representatives of private contractors to replace broken or defective cables and to correct damage to City electronic systems caused by automotive vehicles and vandalism.

Performs related work as required.

STREET LIGHTING ASSIGNMENT

Oversees the alley lighting system; administers the deactivation and removal of the alley lighting equipment; investigates requests to determine lighting needs and makes recommendations; investigates complaints of inadequate lighting; draws plot plans proposing street light locations and relocations; Investigates damages to City lighting caused by automotive vehicles

Coordinates street lighting repairs, maintenance, and inspections through contact with contractors, public utility officials, and the public; confers with officials from public utilities to coordinate their work with the city-wide street lighting program.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT

Oversees the traffic signal system; may confer with private paving contractors, utility representatives and the general public in matters pertaining to traffic signal field construction and installations; tests new traffic signal devices for conformance to purchasing standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· the practices and procedures involved in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electronic systems.

· standard tools, testing devices, materials, methods and practices in Streets electronic systems

· the principles and theories of electricity.

· the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in Streets electronic systems .

· inspection methods and techniques.

· supervisory methods and techniques.

ABILITY TO:

· read plans, blueprints, and specifications, and to recognize deviations, improper or faulty construction, and other hazardous conditions created during the installation process and to recommend corrective actions.

· supervise employees engaged in inspecting the installation and maintenance or electronic systems.

· coordinate inspection activities with public utilities and private contractors during construction or repair.

· determine the conformity of material quantities, and workmanship methods and quality with contract requirements, plans, and specifications.

· express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

· establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, company officials, contractors and the public.

· make estimates of time, materials and labor needed to complete a job.

· interpret, explain, and enforce compliance with contract specifications and departmental regulations.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 9/22.)

EDUCATION:

Option 1:

Completion of a post high-school trades program in electronic repair or instrument service and repair of at least one year's duration at an accredited technical institute, trade school, or college including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements.

Option 2:

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four years of experience in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of electronics or electrical equipment or systems.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience at the first supervisory level supervising the installation, maintenance, inspection, or repair of various types of street lighting or traffic signal equipment in the shop or in the field.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment as a Street Electronic Systems Supervisor.

Class Established - 3/68

Spec. Revision

CSC 11/93

Ad. Board 1/94

Latest spec. revision and Consolidation with 7K48:

CSC – 7/22

Ad. Board – 9/22

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC – 8/22

Ad. board - 9/22