Staten Island Sign Shop Superintendent

Traffic Control & Engineering is responsible for administration, engineering and operations related to the installation, manufacturing, maintenance and removal of signs, flexible bollards, moveable barriers, in-house traffic sign production and other traffic control devices. The office draws on the expertise and talents of engineers, sign designers, planners, inspectors, IT experts, analysts, and others to help the agency achieve Vision Zero and other city goals.

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual for the position of Staten Island Sign Shop Superintendent. This role involves overseeing a team of five employees in the production, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control devices and markings across one or more boroughs. The Superintendent will coordinate and oversee project implementation with DOT crews and DDC contractors, providing technical guidance to the Staten Island Borough Engineer's Office. Active participation in field meetings with construction contractors is essential to ensure project alignment and compliance. The Staten Island Sign Shop Superintendent will be responsible for preparing daily indicator reports, compiling comprehensive monthly summaries, evaluating work orders, and managing material requisitions to ensure project continuity. This role also involves coordinating Street Improvement Projects and Vision Zero initiatives, as well as serving as the primary contact for the facilities unit regarding building upgrades and repairs. Additionally, the Superintendent will utilize the Sign Information Management System (SIMS) to streamline traffic sign installations. The Superintendent will supervise one Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers (STDM), ensuring timely task completion, managing attendance issues, and overseeing CityTime records at the beginning and end of each shift. They will ensure that daily work assignments by the STDM comply with Borough Engineering Standard Operating Procedures, allocate assignments, provide specific directions, and conduct training for the supervisor. The Superintendent will also schedule work audits to verify the correct installation, relocation, or removal of regulatory signage as required. Additionally, the Superintendent will manage the daily operations of the Staten Island Sign Shop stockroom, including the supervision and training of the stockroom employee. This role demands a proactive leader with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency, accountability, and safety.











The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Preferred Skills:
The ideal candidate for the position should be a creative problem solver, detail-oriented, and adaptive under pressure. They should also be highly resourceful in carrying out tasks and possess excellent communication skills. The candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of effective interaction with management and the ability to motivate staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills and be proficient in DOT’s Sign Information Management System (SIMS).

Additional Information
Note: Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Traffic Device Maintainer. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Traffic Device Maintainer. Drug Screening Requirement: Employees or candidates must pass a drug screening.

Work location: 34 Wave Street, Staten Island, New York

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours Per Week / To Be Determined

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for Job ID # 751364
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 751364
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE SUPERVISOR TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE PROMOTION CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

SUP TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINT L2&L3 - 9090A

For Appointment to Assignment Level II and Assignment Level III
1. At least one year of experience as a Supervisor of Traffic Device Maintainers working for the NYC Department of Transportation; or

2. Four years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, practical experience maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.