This position is located in the Operations Administration, Streetlight Division of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The purpose of the position is to provide electrical engineering techniques and skills for the implementation of transportation services including but not limited to the inspection of streetlights and traffic signals.
The incumbent serves as an advanced technical team member, responsible for the scoping of streetlight projects, conduct plan review and conduct daily inspections of streetlight and traffic signal construction and maintenance projects. In addition, this position provides support of division projects and services that requires experience in written and oral communications, customer service, and expert problem solving.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position plans, conducts, and inspects various types of highly complex, new, or state-of the art projects to develop streetlight and traffic signals, electrical circuits and equipment, and breadboards for systems. This position also involves the preparation and review of complex plans, specifications and cost estimates in conformance with established procedures for new electrical component construction or major modification of existing electrical exterior distribution systems. Incumbent will review grounding of streetlight equipment and outdoor electrical systems.
The incumbent will also be responsible for conducting day and/or night inspections to assess the condition of streetlight and traffic signal assets and construction sites. The incumbent will conduct independent oversight of streetlight construction projects to ensure that contractors are in compliance with the approved contract documents, District rules and regulations and the National Electrical code (NEC), enforce MOT and safety requirements. The incumbent shall have broad knowledge of construction projects and be able to inspect including civil and electrical work. The incumbent will prepare daily construction reports, verify quantities of material used, review submittals, RFI’s and contractor’s monthly invoices. The incumbent will attend preconstruction and progress meetings.
Qualifications and Education
The incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience to include but not limited to electrical construction expertise with reviewing, preparing and modifying plans of new or existing electrical component construction. Strong expertise in inspection of civil and electrical work. 10 years’ experience in electrical construction or certified journeyman electrician is preferred.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts and requires that the incumbent stay continually alert and take special safety precautions.
Licenses and Certifications
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Electrician license preferred.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Varies
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0802-12
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under collective bargaining union and subject to union dues thru payroll deduction.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employee Benefits May Include:
DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
- Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
- Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
- Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
- Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
- Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply).
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, homeless status, and/or victims or family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking.