Signal Supervisor
Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $76,350.00 - 114,525.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Thisis administrative and supervisory work to direct the schedules and activitiesof the ITS and Traffic Signal Operations Unit in the Engineering Division ofthe Public Works Department. This requires leadership and communicationsskills, and a high level of technical competency in traffic signal computersand electronics. The work includes planning, organizing, and supervising thetechnical and skill activities required for public safety in the primary areaof traffic signals and traffic signal systems maintenance and repair as well asthe signing and striping that is required at signalized intersections. Thisposition is in the Traffic Systems workgroup which is under the TrafficEngineering /Traffic Operations Manager of the Public Works Department.
Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will betaken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
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ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Thefollowing examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be allinclusive.)
- Developsor assists with the development of internal plans for construction of new trafficsignals, maintenance, and repair of existing traffic signals and relatedequipment. Reviews new equipment specifications for adherence to Countycriteria. Reviews traffic signal project plans for signals, signing, andstriping details.
- Ensuresthat all traffic signal devices are designed, installed, repaired, operated,and maintained to federal, state and county specifications.
- Reviewstraffic signal plan sets and prepares written/oral reports and recommendations.
- Providesinformation and assistance to the county traffic engineers, development reviewengineers, and capital improvement engineers as needed as well as other countystaff, public agencies, and the public.
- Overseesthe contract administration for traffic signal maintenance and contract supportfor traffic engineering projects.
- Maintainscurrent traffic signal location and equipment inventories. Maintains and updates county standards andspecifications for traffic signals. Determines the need for and purchases thematerials required for spares and training. Maintains inventory of traffic signal materials/parts on hand. Maintains Douglas County traffic signalmaintenance records.
- Maintainsrecords of field inventory maps showing the location and size of conduits andthe type of communications wire (copper and fiber).
- Prepareand manages work orders for signal work by county crews or contractors andimplements work orders prepared by the Traffic Engineering / Traffic OperationsManager or Traffic SignalSystems Supervisor addressing materials, priorities, and scheduling.
- May providesupport in directing the activities of various contractors or consultants doingtraffic signal design, traffic signal construction, etc for the county.
- Supervisestraffic signal technicians, temporary personnel, and others as assigned.
- Maintainsthe time sheet records of the employees of the Traffic Signal Operations Unit.
- Positionmay serve as part of the on-call staff for emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATIONand/or EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Eight years of field experience or education involving the MUTCD including the design, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic signals, including the required signs and striping.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience in fiber optics and radio communications preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
- Must eitherpossess a State of Colorado Class (B) Commercial Driver License and complyinginsurance upon hire or be willing toobtain with County assistance within one year of hire. Review of motor vehiclerecord is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physicalexam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Requires IMSA Level I Signs & Markings Certification (Level II preferred),
- IMSA Level I Signals Certification,
- IMSA Level II - Traffic Signal Technician (Bench),
- IMSA Level II - Traffic Signal Electrician (Field),
- ATTSA or IMSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification.
- IMSA Level III Signals preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.