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‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑Jurisdiction:
Civil Division: City of
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 08/15/80
SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is administrative and technical work involving responsibility for
planning, and directing the installation and maintenance of signal systems
within the City including electric traffic control devices, municipal fire
alarm systems, street markings, and various pedestrian and vehicular control
signs. The Public Safety Commission may
advise, propose or review matters related to Department operations. Supervision is exercised over all the
subordinate staff of the Department.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Plans and directs installation,
operation and maintenance of all traffic control and fire alarm equipment
within the City;
Recommends to the Common council
the proper location of traffic control devices and appropriate ordinances for
the control of vehicular and pedestrian, traffic and parking within the City;
Supervises and participates in
the periodic checks of the physical and operating condition of fire alarm
equipment and traffic pedestrian control devices;
Prepares specifications for the
purchase of new traffic signal and fire alarm equipment;
Prepares operating and capital
improvement budgets;
Prepares long range plans for
the maintenance and expansion of the fire alarm and traffic signal systems;
Contracts for or directs the
removal of trees endangering the public safety or affecting the public right of
way within the City;
Schedules the repair or
replacement of traffic signals and fire alarm equipment;
Records all fire alarms, false
alarms and alarm box malfunctions;
Maintains records of all
installations, tests and inspection of fire alarm and traffic signal system;
Directs the fabrication of metal
vehicular and pedestrian traffic control signs and their installation;
Prepares and maintains maps
indicating the location of fire alarm circuits and box location, and vehicular
and pedestrian traffic control devices;
Plan and directs the painting of
pavement to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
Responds to complaints received
from the general public or others regarding the operation of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic control devices.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of methods of
installing signal and traffic control systems;
Thorough knowledge of the
maintenance and repair of traffic signals and signs;
Good knowledge of the New York
State Vehicular and Traffic Law as it pertains to regulating the installation
and use of traffic signs;
Good knowledge of governmental
budgetary preparation procedures;
Ability to read and interpret
plans, specifications and wiring diagrams;
Ability to plan and supervise
the work of others; ability to maintain operational records;
Ability to prepare written and
oral reports;
Willingness to work elevated
above the ground;
Willingness to work in adverse
weather conditions;
Physical condition commensurate
with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
a)
Graduation from a New York State registered or
regionally accredited two year college with an Associate Degree in electrical
technology or a closely related field and two years of experience in the
installation or repair of electrical devices utilizing both AC and DC
circuitry, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or
b)
Graduation from high school or possession of a high
school equivalency diploma and three years of experience as specified in (a) one year of which shall have
been in a supervisory capacity; or
c)
An equivalent combination of training and experience
as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
NOTE: Education beyond the Associate Degree level
in electrical technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the
required non-supervisory experience on a year for year basis. Candidates must possess at least one year of
supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Eligibility for an appropriate motor vehicle operator’s license issued
by