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 2-0 is looking to hire a Traffic Control Specialist for its maintenance unit. 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. Your expertise could lead to a brighter future for everyone on the road!

In your role within the Regional Traffic Management Center, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of traffic throughout the region. This will involve supporting the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program, managing the region's ITS maintenance and operations contract, and overseeing incident management activities. You will be responsible for providing coordination support for the central region ITS maintenance and operations contract and its associated agreements. Your efforts will be essential in maintaining the seamless operation of various traffic management technologies.

Your duties will include ensuring the functionality of changeable message signs, highway advisory radios, semi-permanent flashing warning devices, variable speed limit devices, roadway weather information systems, closed-circuit television, and other ITS equipment, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness of the region's traffic management initiatives. Additionally, you will be tasked with monitoring and conducting remote diagnostics of field equipment to identify any failures. This includes generating problem reports and tracking the repair or replacement of malfunctioning devices, thereby ensuring that traffic management systems remain reliable and efficient.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successful completion of a probationary 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 Clearfield.
• 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.

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.

• 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.