This is responsible supervisory, technical, and administrative work directing the maintenance, fabrication, installation, removal and repair of traffic signals and related traffic control devices in the City of St. Petersburg. Work involves supervision of field foremen and skilled and semi-skilled employees, including their selection, placement, training, safety, appraisal and discipline; budget preparation and administration; conducting condition assessments, progress monitoring and reporting of maintenance needs, project costs and work schedules; assisting in the recommendation and development of personnel and operational policies and procedures; coordinating activities, as needed, with federal, state and regional agencies; and inspecting and directing the efficiency and quality of ongoing construction, maintenance and repair activities. Work will include participation in pre-construction meetings; and occasionally may involve making presentations to public groups to describe upcoming projects of interest to the community.

For Management Benefits information, link to:

https://www.stpete.org/Government/Jobs/docs/Benefits%20M.pdf

Salary: $79,863 - $126,021 DOQ

Close Date: 03-08-2023 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree or possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency combined with experience and training.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have considerable progressive work experience on a variety of public works or similar projects with technical supervisory experience in all phases of general fabrication, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, signage, pavement markings and use of traffic control devices.

• Be proficient in the use of a computer to efficiently create and maintain records, conduct research, perform database entry, and prepare correspondence and email communication.

• Be able to effectively supervise and train assigned employees and enforce regulations, polices and safety practices with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have experience using Oracle eBusiness software and Microsoft Outlook.

• Have considerable knowledge of applicable public works construction and maintenance practices and specifications mandated by federal, state, and local government regulations, permitting rules and industry standards for traffic signal and traffic control devices.

• Have considerable experience successfully managing public interaction and complaint response.

• Have some experience performing personnel management support activities in a government setting.

• Have some experience with managing and performing emergency response duties.

• Have good presentation skills and the ability to provide easily understood explanations of complex technical projects to public groups.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.