CHIEF OF ELECTRICAL AND TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
Apply NowCompany: State of Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI 02902
Description:
Salary : $86,439.00 - $97,986.00 Annually
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: LIUNA 808 (Professional) (97)
Job Number: 5415-10000-2505
Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division: Project Management
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Position restricted/limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Pay Grade: 2834A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Work Week: Non-Standard Non-Exempt
Bargaining Union: LIUNA 808 (Professionals) (97)
Assignment(s)/Comments: This position is based at 2 Capitol Hill and is expected to require frequent & routine visits to the field.
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical, traffic and lighting systems in conjunction with a statewide highway construction and maintenance program; to be responsible for the inspection and acceptance of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical and traffic installation; to assist a superior in the administration of the electrical aspects of a statewide highway and bridge construction project program; to perform, under supervision, administrative and advanced work involving the field operations of such construction projects; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a administrative superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment involving technical and administrative matters; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance to departmental policies, rules and regulations, instructions and accepted standards and techniques.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned technical
field operation personnel and support employees.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To plan, supervise, and review the work of subordinates engaged in the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical, traffic and lighting systems in conjunction with a statewide highway construction and maintenance program; to oversee resident engineers on multiple projects with major electrical components, and to be responsible for the inspection of the workmanship and practices of contractors and/or state crews engaged in the non-electrical aspects of the construction site(s); to ensure that electrical and construction work, in progress and completed, has been performed according to construction plans and specifications.
To be responsible for monitoring the work of engineering and electrical project staff at intersections and on road sites.
To be responsible for the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical installations in order to determine that the requirements of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code have been followed.
To supervise the inspection, installation, or maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting to determine that the fixtures have been properly wired, grounded, and fused.
To supervise the inspection of new and existing maintained transformer vaults and determine wire sizes, type of insulation, voltage capacity, breaking capacity of circuit breakers and the interrupting capacity of these breakers.
To supervise the inspection and maintenance of conduits and ducts for size, and the proper angle of inclination when installed underground.
To supervise the inspection of installation of new traffic lights, and maintenance of existing traffic lights and their controllers, to determine that the equipment is according to specification and properly installed, wired within the proper types and sizes of conductors, and that the controllers are gas sealed from any adjacent manholes.
To analyze and review data from test runs on electrical equipment, including varied types of metering equipment, ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters and illuminometers.
To supervise project resident engineers concerning corrective measures where situations arise involving failure to follow plans and/or specifications.
To prepare final reports on work in progress and final acceptance of installation and/or construction completed by the contractors, and other maintenance reports.
To assist, as needed in personnel recruitment activities, disciplinary actions and labor contract administration and grievance adjudication.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code; a thorough knowledge of the basic engineering principles, practices and techniques required in the inspection and evaluation of intersections and road sites undergoing major electrical installation projects; a thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and materials used in the electrician trade; a working knowledge of electronics; the ability to read and interpret road and highway construction plans and specifications; the ability to prepare reports concerning defects in electrical installation; the ability to plan, supervise, and review the work of electrical, engineering, and technical subordinates; the ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, superiors, and electrical and construction contractors; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a community college or technical school of recognized standing including the successful completion of courses in engineering, emphasizing specialization in electrical or traffic engineering principles; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible supervisory position within the public or private sector with a highway construction an maintenance program overseeing licensed electricians inspecting electrical and traffic systems.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must posses a Class A contractor's license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians, and must maintain such license as a condition of employment.
Supplemental Information
The successful candidate may be required to work alternate schedules including nights and overtime based on the work being inspected.
At the time of appointment, must possess a Class A contractor's license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians, and must maintain such license as a condition of employment.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
01
Are you a state employee who is a member of LIUNA Local 808-Supervisory Professionals (EE-3591) at DOT?
02
Appointment to this position requires a Class A Contractor's License issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians. Do you possess a Class A contractor's license issued by the R. I. State Board of Examiners of Electricians?
Required Question
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: LIUNA 808 (Professional) (97)
Job Number: 5415-10000-2505
Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division: Project Management
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Position restricted/limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Pay Grade: 2834A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Work Week: Non-Standard Non-Exempt
Bargaining Union: LIUNA 808 (Professionals) (97)
Assignment(s)/Comments: This position is based at 2 Capitol Hill and is expected to require frequent & routine visits to the field.
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates engaged in the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical, traffic and lighting systems in conjunction with a statewide highway construction and maintenance program; to be responsible for the inspection and acceptance of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical and traffic installation; to assist a superior in the administration of the electrical aspects of a statewide highway and bridge construction project program; to perform, under supervision, administrative and advanced work involving the field operations of such construction projects; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a administrative superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment involving technical and administrative matters; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance to departmental policies, rules and regulations, instructions and accepted standards and techniques.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned technical
field operation personnel and support employees.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To plan, supervise, and review the work of subordinates engaged in the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical, traffic and lighting systems in conjunction with a statewide highway construction and maintenance program; to oversee resident engineers on multiple projects with major electrical components, and to be responsible for the inspection of the workmanship and practices of contractors and/or state crews engaged in the non-electrical aspects of the construction site(s); to ensure that electrical and construction work, in progress and completed, has been performed according to construction plans and specifications.
To be responsible for monitoring the work of engineering and electrical project staff at intersections and on road sites.
To be responsible for the inspection of new, or maintenance of existing, electrical installations in order to determine that the requirements of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code have been followed.
To supervise the inspection, installation, or maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting to determine that the fixtures have been properly wired, grounded, and fused.
To supervise the inspection of new and existing maintained transformer vaults and determine wire sizes, type of insulation, voltage capacity, breaking capacity of circuit breakers and the interrupting capacity of these breakers.
To supervise the inspection and maintenance of conduits and ducts for size, and the proper angle of inclination when installed underground.
To supervise the inspection of installation of new traffic lights, and maintenance of existing traffic lights and their controllers, to determine that the equipment is according to specification and properly installed, wired within the proper types and sizes of conductors, and that the controllers are gas sealed from any adjacent manholes.
To analyze and review data from test runs on electrical equipment, including varied types of metering equipment, ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters and illuminometers.
To supervise project resident engineers concerning corrective measures where situations arise involving failure to follow plans and/or specifications.
To prepare final reports on work in progress and final acceptance of installation and/or construction completed by the contractors, and other maintenance reports.
To assist, as needed in personnel recruitment activities, disciplinary actions and labor contract administration and grievance adjudication.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code; a thorough knowledge of the basic engineering principles, practices and techniques required in the inspection and evaluation of intersections and road sites undergoing major electrical installation projects; a thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and materials used in the electrician trade; a working knowledge of electronics; the ability to read and interpret road and highway construction plans and specifications; the ability to prepare reports concerning defects in electrical installation; the ability to plan, supervise, and review the work of electrical, engineering, and technical subordinates; the ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, superiors, and electrical and construction contractors; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a community college or technical school of recognized standing including the successful completion of courses in engineering, emphasizing specialization in electrical or traffic engineering principles; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible supervisory position within the public or private sector with a highway construction an maintenance program overseeing licensed electricians inspecting electrical and traffic systems.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must posses a Class A contractor's license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians, and must maintain such license as a condition of employment.
Supplemental Information
The successful candidate may be required to work alternate schedules including nights and overtime based on the work being inspected.
At the time of appointment, must possess a Class A contractor's license issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians, and must maintain such license as a condition of employment.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
01
Are you a state employee who is a member of LIUNA Local 808-Supervisory Professionals (EE-3591) at DOT?
- Yes
- No
02
Appointment to this position requires a Class A Contractor's License issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Examiners of Electricians. Do you possess a Class A contractor's license issued by the R. I. State Board of Examiners of Electricians?
- Yes
- No
Required Question