Traffic Signal Electronics Supervisor

Traffic Signal Electronics Supervisor

This position will be filled as a Traffic Signal Electronics Supervisor ($59,862.40 - $92,788.80), depending on the selected applicant's qualifications and experience.

Please join our dedicated team of professionals serving the City of Virginia Beach, a city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

• Direct Signal Electronics Shop staff in the installation, modification, maintenance, and implementation of traffic signals and other electronic traffic management equipment.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee semi‑annual preventive maintenance inspection programs for traffic signal equipment and annual inspection programs for other electronic traffic control devices.

• Provide the Traffic Operations Bureau Head with information necessary to forecast, monitor, and maintain adequate material and equipment inventory levels to support both planned and emergency work.

• Supervise and coordinate emergency response activities for signal electronics technicians assigned to stand‑by rotations.

• Train Signal Construction Shop staff and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.

• Assist Traffic Operations Bureau Head with budget planning and resource allocation for Traffic Signal Electronics operations.

• Assist the Traffic Operations Bureau Head in researching and evaluating materials, equipment, and methods to reduce costs, improve productivity and efficiency, and ensure the best use of materials and equipment that meets or exceeds established performance standards for signal electronics and incident management systems.

• Coordinate with Signs and Special Events staff to support the planning and implementation of special events as needed.

• Perform other duties requiring similar skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as assigned.

• Individual work assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work more than the normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

CDL preferred; however, not required. Candidates who possess a valid CDL will qualify for a $2,000 incentive (stipend or bonus).

This position will remain open until filled. The initial review of applications will take place two weeks after the posting opens.