Light Rail Signal Supervisor



Job Details

Light Rail Signal Supervisor
Employer

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Salary

$102,067.16 - $124,093.06 Annually

Location

CA 95134-1927, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

LRSS_021218_NS

Department

Operations

Opening Date

02/12/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Definition

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.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Light Rail Signal Supervisor is the first full supervisory level in the maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and communications equipment and devices for the Agency's light rail system. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Light Rail Way, Power and Signal Superintendent in that the latter has responsibility for the overall management of light rail systems maintenance and repair functions.

Classification Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

  • Plans, schedules, and supervises the inspection, maintenance, and repair of signaling and rail safety systems, the light rail SCADA system, ticket vending systems, communications systems, and other electrical equipment and systems;
  • Coordinates maintenance and repair activities with personnel and departments to ensure safe, reliable, ongoing light rail operations;
  • Supervises and performs inspections and repair of signals, approach circuits, interlocking devices, transponders, switch controls, signal preemptor controls, crossing-gate equipment, and other electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment;
  • Hires, trains, evaluates performance, provides feedback and counseling, and disciplines workers; may represent VTA at disciplinary hearings;
  • Conducts safety training; monitors and ensures that assigned staff follow safety procedures and safe work practices;
  • Estimates labor, time, costs, and materials for maintenance and repair work orders;
  • Maintains records and prepares reports on unit work activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards

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.

Supplemental Information

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.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

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.

General Instructions

Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to personnel@vta.org.

Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Position Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.

ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL. Applicants should select e-mail as the preferred method of notification. Candidates must maintain an up-to-date, valid and reliable e-mail address. Candidates are also responsible for maintaining up-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their on-line account. Due to the number of applications received, candidates must check their application status through their on-line account. Contact NeoGov for assistance if needed.
 
Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line (855) 524-5627. NeoGov Applicant support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
 
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
 
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities.  If you wish to request an accommodation, please click here.
 
Application Processing Information

All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details, please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.

Important: Proof of Education, either as a copy of a diploma or transcript, is required to verify all educational units listed on your application. Official transcripts are not necessary. Copies of diplomas, degrees, transcripts, or foreign transcript evaluations must be attached to the submitted application as a pdf.

Note: Failure to provide all of the required documents in the appropriate format (pdf ONLY), and properly labeled as shown in the example (for example: Smith_J BS Diploma), will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.

Note: Applicants holding degrees or credentials from outside the United States who are using these qualifications exclusively to qualify for a position are required to provide a foreign transcript evaluation as a pdf and properly labeled as shown above. Failure to provide a foreign transcript evaluation will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. No exceptions will be made.

All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.

Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.

If selected for the position, candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees, and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.

If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575.
 
 
 

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.

As defined by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA):

  • Classic Members' retirement benefit formula is 2% @55.
  • New Members' retirement benefit formula is 2% @62.

All AFSCME, SEIU, TAEA, and Non-Rep employees hired on or after 01/09/12 pay 7% of salary toward the required employee contribution to PERS.

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

01
Do you have at least one year supervising or functioning as a team leader in the maintenance and repair or railway or traffic signals?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical/electronic maintenance?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you completed a recognized apprenticeship program?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Describe your experience working with FRA, FTA, CPUC and other regulatory agencies as it pertains to supervising signal maintenance in a light rail transit system. Describe your knowledge of applicable regulations as they pertain to a California Transit Rail Agency.
05
Describe your leadership and management philosophy.

* Required Question

Employer
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Address
3331 North First Street, Bldg. B-1

San Jose, California, 95134-1927
Phone
(408)321-5575
Website
http://www.vta.org

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