Traffic Control Specialist

If you have a knack for managing details and a passion for transportation, this position could be a great fit. The Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0 is looking to hire a Traffic Control Specialist. This role is essential for ensuring that our traffic control systems operate efficiently and effectively. Do not miss out on this chance to advance your career in a vital field. Apply today and watch the work you do shape the world around you!

In this position, you will be part of the Traffic Safety Unit, where your primary responsibilities will include conducting vital tasks related to traffic studies. You will engage in various technical functions, utilizing established traffic control standards to analyze data and devise solutions for traffic-related challenges. Your additional duties will encompass the development and implementation of strategies addressing issues such as speed limits, passing zones, accident investigations, and traffic pattern evaluations.

All engineering and traffic studies will be conducted in accordance with departmental policies and applicable state and federal regulations, which necessitate a review of factors influencing outcomes and the preparation of reports with actionable recommendations. Your work in traffic design will involve adjustments to signage and markings based on study findings. The scope of traffic engineering studies will include aspects like speed limits, hazardous grades, engine brake restrictions, multi-way stops, school zone speeds, dangerous walking routes, and mid-block pedestrian crossings.

Furthermore, you will employ approved technologies and engineering techniques to carry out your responsibilities, which include analyzing sight distance and guide rail requests, addressing signage complaints, generating work orders for sign installations, and compiling reports on roads requiring sign replacements, all of which will be integrated into construction plans.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Hollidaysburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration): or
• Two years as a Traffic Control Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

• 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.

• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

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

• 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.