Traffic Control And Lighting Supervisor

THE POSITION

The Traffic Control & Lighting Supervisor plans, assigns, and supervises skilled technicians engaged in the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of traffic signal and street lighting systems and equipment. The position oversees field and shop work, provides technical guidance, evaluates equipment performance, and assists in developing specifications for system improvements. Responsibilities include ordering materials and supplies, maintaining records and reports, and training and evaluating staff. This position also participates in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide emergency response and operational support.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate is an experienced and motivated leader with strong technical knowledge of traffic signal and street lighting systems and the ability to guide field staff in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. They will demonstrate sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service. The candidate will be skilled at planning and prioritizing work, coordinating with contractors and other departments, and supporting staff development to ensure reliable and efficient service to the community.
To plan, assign, supervise and participate in the operation, maintenance, modification and installation of all traffic signals, parking revenue control, and/or street lighting equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by the Senior Traffic Control and Lighting Supervisor. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision over traffic control and lighting personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:

- Plan, lay-out, assign, supervise, and participate in the work of skilled technicians engaged in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal, parking revenue control and/or street lighting equipment.
- Troubleshoot traffic light controllers and auxiliary equipment, parking revenue control and diagnose malfunctions.
- Coordinate new traffic signal, parking revenue control and/or street light installation.
- Provide guidance and direction to technical personnel.
- Test and evaluate new equipment.
- Construct special equipment or modify existing equipment as requested.
- Assist in developing specifications for traffic control and/or street lighting systems.
- Order materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain work and inspection records and prepare reports as required.
- Assist in budget preparation and administration.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- Construction and inspection practices with regard to traffic signals, parking revenue control and/or street lighting and related equipment.
- Methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical and microprocessor control devices.
- Principles of solid-state electronics and high-voltage electricity.
- Component parts of electronic and electro-mechanical devices used in traffic control and street lighting.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Components and parts of the most complicated, "state-of-the-art" electronic and electrical traffic control devices.

Ability to:

- Use sophisticated testing equipment to identify problems and defects in advanced electronic and electro-mechanical devices.
- Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and wiring diagrams.
- Plan and assign work of traffic safety personnel.
- Use and care for tools, equipment, and testing devices used in electronic and electrical repair work.
- Supervise, train and evaluate technical personnel.
- Maintain and repair the most complicated, state-of-the-art electronic and electrical traffic control devices.

Experience:

One year of experience comparable to that of a Traffic Control and Lighting Technician II in the City of Sacramento, or eight years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and solid state electronic hardware, computers, or related equipment, six years of which must have included working on traffic signal control and/or street lighting equipment. Previous experience must have included work in a lead capacity.

Education:

Specialized training in solid-state electronics. Must have completed approved training programs in the most complex traffic control devices.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Traffic Control and Lighting Technician II, please click here .

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications:

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Control And Lighting Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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