Traffic Control Specialist

THE POSITION

Join us on a journey of growth! Are you in search of a profession where you can make a difference in the safety of Pennsylvania's roads and highways? The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a motivated individual to become our Traffic Control Specialist. Help us propel PennDOT forward by ensuring the smooth operation of intricate traffic control systems, as well as system communications and IT software. If you possess the necessary experience and training for this exceptional role, seize this chance and apply today to become a valued member of our committed team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, your main responsibilities will include ensuring the development of quality plans and reviewing requests for revisions to traffic-related plans and signage. Additionally, you will be responsible for completing any additional duties assigned by the Operations Section Supervisor. Your role will also involve improving communication between different groups within the organization and providing excellent customer service to public agencies and individuals. You will be responsible for inputting sign work notifications into SAP for multiple counties in the district, ensuring timely delivery to the appropriate maintenance office. Furthermore, you will be required to provide pavement marking details for county contracts, which will involve investigating field conditions and attending pre-construction meetings as the Traffic Unit representative. Your focus will be on customer communication, answering questions and addressing complaints through various channels, as well as meeting with stakeholders as necessary. You will also review requests for different types of signage and provide work orders to the maintenance crews. Additionally, you will conduct a district-wide program to review signs for compliance with current standards. Another aspect of your role will involve coordinating the preparation of contract bid proposals and specifications for the Sign Maintenance Program. You will independently analyze traffic control issues and design appropriate solutions. Furthermore, you will review pavement marking and traffic control plans, and provide support for tort cases. Finally, you will perform any other related duties as assigned.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee; or
• Two years as a Traffic Control Technician; or
• One year of experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.