Light Rail Signal Supervisor

Application Information

Posted: January 22, 2008; Open until filled.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,649.97 (Step 1) - $8,085.02 (Step 5)

*This job bulletin may be closed any time after ten (10) days from the date of issuance if sufficient qualified applications are received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important: Each completed application must include answers to the Supplemental Questions listed below. Applications without the required supplement will be rejected. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of answers to the questions.

The Position

Position is typically filled at Step 1.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates maintenance and repair of signaling and rail safety systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware, software and network devices, ticket vending machine controllers and network devices and other electrical equipment for a light rail system; and performs related duties as assigned. Responds to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

*Submit proof of any education above high school level that you list on your application.

Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; and six years of progressively responsible experience in electrical/electronic maintenance, including at least one year supervising or functioning as a team leader in the maintenance and repair of railway or traffic signals.

Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the State of California and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency’s Vehicle Insurance policy.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of supervision; 
• Agency human resource policies and labor contract provisions;
• Theories, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic, supervisory control and communications systems and devices applicable to a light rail system; 
• Practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of signal and safety systems; 
• Laws, ordinances and regulations governing electrical construction; 
• Network communication principles and standard communication hardware and devices, including servers, hubs, routers, switches, controllers, fiber optics and related equipment, multiplexors and modems; 
• Communications network standards, protocols and wiring schemes; 
• Standard test devices and electronic tools.  

Ability to

• Plan, organize, assign, and monitor the work of unit employees;
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, blue prints, schematics, and manuals;
• Use electronic and electrical test equipment, tools and materials to test, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipment, machinery, devices and systems safely and efficiently;
• Adapt established practices, procedures, and principles of electronic and electrical circuitry to particular problems, conditions and service needs;
• Prepare accurate and complete reports and records of work performed;
• Evaluate alternatives and develop cost-effective maintenance and repair processes and preventive maintenance programs;
• Develop reasonable and comprehensive estimates of costs for time, labor and materials for maintenance and repair work orders;
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, public safety personnel, contractors, vendors, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Examination

The examination will include one or more of the following parts: application appraisal, supplemental screening, written examination, oral examination, and/or performance test.

VTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any applicant requiring special assistance for testing should notify the Employee Services Department if accommodation is required. Documentation will be required for those requesting accommodation.

Applicants for employment must be willing to be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining “Summary Criminal History Conviction Information” from State and Federal record agencies.

In accordance with federal regulation 49 CFR PART 40.25, VTA is required to obtain all information regarding any positive drug test results, any alcohol test results of .04 or above, any refusal to test, and any records of evaluation and/or treatment resulting from such tests from current, previous, and potential employers for the past two years.

You will be required to complete and sign a “Drug and Alcohol Background Check Consent Form” if you are offered this position.

All job applicants selected for appointment to this position are subject to pre-employment drug testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs (and their metabolites): cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, marijuana, and opiates.

Supplemental Questions

Please provide written responses to the questions below and attach to your application. Following evaluation of applications and responses to the supplemental questions, those applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process.

1. Describe your experience repairing and maintaining rail signal control systems.

2. Describe your experience supervising, training, counseling and disciplining employees.

3. Describe your experience with electrical and electronic equipment and circuits.

4. Describe your experience with maintenance of network and standard communication hardware and devices, including servers, hubs, routers, switches, controllers, fiber optics and related equipment, multiplexors and modems.

5. Describe your experience with electrical construction and installation.

Benefits

VTA offers a generous benefit package including: vision care, a choice of health plans, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, life insurance, and liberal holiday, vacation, and sick leave. A credit union and deferred compensation are also available to employees at their option.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) also contributes to the Public Employees Retirement System for the 2% at 55 Plan and pays the employee’s regular contribution of approximately 7%. The 7% contribution can be refunded to an employee who resigns prior to retirement.

Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee’s bi-weekly salary.

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Application Information

The recruitment for positions may close any time after 10 days from the date a job is posted if sufficient applications from qualified applicants are received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
Human Resources Department - Building B
San Jose, California 95134-1927

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