What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Engineer III position at City of Salem?
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The City of Salem Public Works Department is looking for a Signal Engineer III. The Signal Engineer III will work closely with signal maintenance electricians to help troubleshoot issues related to signal operations, communication, and equipment. They will also be asked to coordinate needs from other jurisdictions whose signal equipment we operate and maintain and respond to public inquiries regarding traffic signal operations.
Learn and grow:
Employees are provided considerable freedom from both technical and administrative oversight, while work is in progress. Training and development opportunities will be offered as needed or requested, in the pursuance of job relevant knowledge. Additionally, employees of this classification have freedom of control over the sequence of assignments, may have a leadership role, and/or manage subordinates.
What you will do:
The Signal Engineer III position is within the Traffic Engineering Section and performs a full range of Engineering tasks. Some of those tasks include managing/reviewing product/technical accuracy produced from the work of the Engineer II (Assistant Signal Engineer) and acting as a project manager for large complex engineering projects. They will also be responsible for serving on technical and advisory committees, establishing project delivery procedures, and community meetings. You will also work closely with signal electricians on troubleshooting signal and communication issues.
Additional information on job responsibilities:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!
The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Engineer III or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City of Salem through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.
The City of Salem Public Works Department is looking for a Signal Engineer III. The Signal Engineer III will work closely with signal maintenance electricians to help troubleshoot issues related to signal operations, communication, and equipment. They will also be asked to coordinate needs from other jurisdictions whose signal equipment we operate and maintain and respond to public inquiries regarding traffic signal operations.
Learn and grow:
Employees are provided considerable freedom from both technical and administrative oversight, while work is in progress. Training and development opportunities will be offered as needed or requested, in the pursuance of job relevant knowledge. Additionally, employees of this classification have freedom of control over the sequence of assignments, may have a leadership role, and/or manage subordinates.
What you will do:
The Signal Engineer III position is within the Traffic Engineering Section and performs a full range of Engineering tasks. Some of those tasks include managing/reviewing product/technical accuracy produced from the work of the Engineer II (Assistant Signal Engineer) and acting as a project manager for large complex engineering projects. They will also be responsible for serving on technical and advisory committees, establishing project delivery procedures, and community meetings. You will also work closely with signal electricians on troubleshooting signal and communication issues.
Additional information on job responsibilities:
- Traffic signal design;
- Traffic signal plan review;
- Review of signal equipment and signal construction materials;
- Fiber-optic communication equipment design;
- Street lighting;
- Signal timing and plan creation; and
- Other electronic traffic control devices.
- May work late into the evening or early in the morning.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday – Friday.
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, and six years of experience in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Professional Civil Engineer License required.
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
- Knowledge of legal issues, statutes, regulations, codes as related to traffic engineering (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.), signal operation software (preferably Transparity and/or Kinetic), construction traffic control, traffic engineering, computers, systems, and various software including GIS.
- Project management for traffic signal and fiber interconnect projects, ensuring coordination with other city staff/divisions/departments as needed.
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!
The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Engineer III or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City of Salem through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.
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