Traffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Region 4

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, modify, adjust, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, electronic and 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 that define the operations, design, and construction of traffic signal systems and ITS devices.
• Provide stand-by and overtime availability; respond after hours for service and repair callouts.
• Serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Qualifications

Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1

• 30 college semester credit hours including at least 9 credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology; or
• 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 system components; telecommunication/network cable systems; or machinist trade work; or
• Military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program; or
• Graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program; or
• Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity.

Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2

• 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology; or
• 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 system components; telecommunication/network cable systems; or machinist trade work; or
• Military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program and one year of experience as described above; or
• Graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program and one year of experience as described above; or
• Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and one year of experience as described above.

Traffic Systems Technician 1

• 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology and one year of experience as described for Trainee 2; or
• 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 system components; telecommunication/network cable systems; or machinist trade work; or
• Military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program and two years of experience as described for Trainee 2; or
• Graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program and two years of experience as described for Trainee 2; or
• Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and two years of experience as described for Trainee 2.

Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2. Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to Traffic Systems Technician 1.

Requirements

• Within three months of appointment: obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL Permit. Failure to obtain and maintain the permit will result in termination.
• Within twelve months of appointment: obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL license with no air brake restriction. Failure to obtain and maintain the license will result in termination.
• 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 pre-employment screening and may be the basis for disqualification or removal from employment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Required educational credentials must have been awarded by an institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If awarded outside the U.S., independent verification of equivalency is required (see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt).

Schedule

Current work schedule is four 10-hour days per week. Shift at management discretion:

• Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch
• Tuesday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch

Additional Information

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the program, the title may be filled via non-competitive appointment (no examination required) provided candidates meet minimum qualifications. At a future date, non-competitive status is expected to convert to competitive status without further examination, granting full competitive-class rights and privileges.
• While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
• Candidates may also qualify for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list, or eligible for reassignment or transfer under Civil Service Law.
• Salary range reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller per Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules, and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules.