Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTraffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (Region 4)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $43970 to $49202 Annually
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
The minimum requirements for taking the Open Competitive examination are:
Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1
Either 1. 30 college semester credit hours including at least 9 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, or electronic technology;
Or 2. one year of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial or military electronic/electrical integrated systems components;
Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program;
Or 4. graduation from a BOCES or high school technical electricity/electronics education program
Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2
Either 1. satisfactory completion of one year of service as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1;
Or 2. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, or electronic technology;
Or 3. two years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial or military electronic/electrical integrated systems components;
Or 4. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program AND one year of experience as described above;
Or 5. graduation from a BOCES or high school technical electricity/electronics education program AND one year of experience as described above.
Traffic Systems Technician 1
Either 1. satisfactory completion of one year of service as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2;
Or 2. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, or electronic technology AND one year of experience as described above;
Or 3. three years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial or military electronic/electrical integrated systems components;
Or 4. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program AND two years of experience as described above;
Or 5. graduation from a BOCES or high school technical electricity/electronics education program AND two years of experience as described above.
Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2. Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic System Technician Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician 1.
NOTES:
Within three months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL permit. Within twelve months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL license with no airbrake restriction. Failure to obtain and maintain either will result in termination.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
Duties Description The duties for Traffic Systems Technician 1 include but are not limited to:
Install, maintain, test, modify, adjust, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, electronic, magnetic devices and computerized equipment used to monitor and control traffic signal systems and ITS devices.
Perform major system modifications; such as traffic signal phasing and timing, signal head modifications, intersection infrastructure construction, traffic signal system integration and system networking.
Review, modify and prepare documents; which define the operations, design and construction of traffic signal systems and ITS devices.
Stand-by and overtime availability are required, candidates will be expected to respond after hours for service and repair callouts.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-22-72 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Lisa M. Schuster
Administrative Services Director
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-22-72 IN SUBJECT LINE***
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than July 15, 2022.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.