Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector

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Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City

Put your technical experience to work on infrastructure you can see throughout the community. The City of Medford is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector to join our Engineering & Development team. In this role, you’ll spend time in the field inspecting traffic signal and streetlight installations, reviewing plans and construction for compliance with City standards, and working alongside engineers, contractors, and other professionals on public infrastructure projects.

From signal equipment and conduit to streetlights and new development projects, this position offers the opportunity to use your electrical knowledge in a technical inspection role with a direct connection to Medford’s transportation infrastructure. You’ll help ensure new City-owned electrical infrastructure is installed correctly and that projects move forward in accordance with approved plans and standards.

If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining the City of Medford team.

Required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a licensed General Journeyman electrician; and
• Either:
  • Two (2) years of experience installing or inspecting traffic signals or similar public electrical infrastructure, or
  • International Traffic Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification.

Required Licenses(s) and Certifications

• Valid, current Oregon Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• General Journeyman Electrician (J) license.
• ODOT Traffic Signal Inspector certification (CTSI) or the ability to obtain within one year of date of hire.

Licensed in Another State? We Encourage You to Apply!

Applicants who hold a current Journeyman Electrician license from another state are encouraged to apply! While an Oregon General Journeyman Electrician (J) license is required before the date of hire, you do not need to have one at the time of application.

We encourage out-of-state applicants to explore Oregon's licensing requirements and potential reciprocity options by contacting the Oregon Building Codes Division.

Oregon Building Codes Division | Licensing

• Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx
• Email: license.bcdgon.gov
• Phone:
• Contact a Licensing Specialist

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Inspector certificate (EI).
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signals Level II certification.
• Knowledge of 170/2070/ATC controllers.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Available Schedule

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

May be eligible for the following additional pay, for a maximum of 10%:

• 5% for a Master's Degree
• 5% for Professional Engineer Registration
• 5% bilingual in Spanish
• 5% for any of the following additional certificates:
  • GJE
  • CTSI
  • EI
• 2.5% IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II Certification

The anticipated hiring range for the Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector position is $34.75 (first step) to $36.49 or $38.32 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life…