Traffic Control Specialist - Intelligent Transportation System - Traffic Management Center

THE POSITION Join the Department of Transportation as a Traffic Control Specialist and play an important role in managing modern traffic systems. This position lets you work with ITS equipment, support operations, and contribute to emergency response efforts. You will work closely with skilled professionals who value accuracy and teamwork. Be part of a mission that supports safer, smarter transportation. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports Intelligent Transportation Systems by helping maintain devices, assist with traffic operations, and contribute to engineering-related reviews. As a Traffic Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties: ITS Operations: Assist with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ITS devices and communication systems Project Support: Help review ITS plans, attend technical training, and support equipment design activities Traffic Center Work: Support day-to-day operations of the Traffic Management Center and assist in training new staff Emergency Response: Participate in incident management activities, drills, and emergency communication efforts Permit Review: Review special event permits and coordinate needed changes with applicants Engineering Tasks: Conduct field views, support traffic studies, and assist with traffic signal evaluations 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 up to 3 days per week. 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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 (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. Other Requirements: This particular position requires possession of a valid driver's license. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Selective Certification-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for one or more years full-time? Yes No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below 05 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Technician for two or more years full-time? Yes No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below 07 Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in traffic control work? (Traffic control work DOES NOT include performing roadway maintenance work, painting lines, counting vehicles, or placing electronic counters, surveying or studying road or pavement quality, or placing traffic control devices such as signals, guide rails, signs, etc.) Yes No 08 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 09 What level of college education have you completed in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher 120 credits or more 90 but less than 120 credits 60 but less than 90 credits 30 but less than 60 credits Less than 30 credits None 10 How many years of full-time experience in mathematics, civil engineering, or a related field do you possess? 4 years or more 3 but less than 4 years 2 but less than 3 years 1 but less than 2 years Less than 1 year None 11 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 12 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. Yes 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOP DESIGN PLANS Develops design plans for highway or bridge projects such as traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, rehabilitation, resurfacing, and maintenance projects using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and conventional techniques. Develops all aspects of plans including roadway and traffic control plans needed for project bidding. Determines quantities of work necessary to complete the project. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have experience developing design plans for highway or bridge projects using CADD and conventional techniques. B. I have experience developing design plans for projects in areas other than highway or bridge design using CADD and conventional techniques. C. I have experience researching or gathering information related to the development of design plans for projects D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to computer-aided design, 3D-design, or drafting and design technology. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience developing design plans. The type(s) of designs you worked with (highway, bridge, construction, traffic, etc.). Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DESIGN REVIEW Reviews highway or bridge designs including drawings, permits, plans, cost estimates, agreement packages, cost sharing requests, and project proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and compliance. Makes recommendations for revisions and correcting errors. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have experience reviewing highway or bridge designs including drawings, permits, plans, cost estimates, agreement packages, cost sharing requests, AND project proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and compliance. I provided recommendations for revisions and correcting errors. B. I have experience reviewing highway or bridge designs including drawings, permits, plans, cost estimates, agreement packages, cost sharing requests, OR project proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, or compliance. I provided recommendations for revisions and correcting errors. C. I have experience reviewing highway or bridge designs including drawings, permits, plans, cost estimates, agreement packages, cost sharing requests, OR project proposals to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, OR compliance. SOMEONE ELSE provided recommendations for revisions and correcting errors. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to civil and environmental engineering design, design review, or quality assurance. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience reviewing highway or bridge designs including drawings, permits, plans, cost estimates, agreement packages, cost sharing requests, or project proposals. Your experience providing recommendations for revisions and correcting errors. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INSPECTIONS Conducts facility and project inspections related to highway or bridge projects during all phases of construction to determine adherence to design plans and specifications; detect deficiencies in materials, work methods, or procedures; and resolve issues resulting from unusual site conditions. Coordinates with utility representatives, contractors, and department staff to address conflicts and ensure timely project completion. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have experience conducting facility and project inspections related to highway or bridge projects during all phases of construction. I coordinated with utility representatives, contractors, or department staff to address conflicts and ensure timely project completion. B. I have experience conducting facility and project inspections related to highway or bridge projects after completion. I coordinated with utility representatives, contractors, or department staff to address conflicts. C. I have experience conducting facility or project inspections not related to highway or bridge projects. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to construction and project management. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 20 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The types of inspections you conducted and when the inspections were completed (during all phases of construction, after completion, etc.). Your experience coordinating with others to address conflicts or ensure timely project completion. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 21 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 22 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to government officials, municipal officials, contractors, consultants, vendors, private citizens, and staff regarding signing, striping, traffic signals, speed studies, traffic counts, detour routes, road closures, and intelligence traffic control devices. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have experience providing technical assistance to ALL FOUR of the following groups: 1. Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials) 2. Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management) 3. External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants) 4. Private Citizens B. I have experience providing technical assistance to AT LEAST ONE of the following groups: 1. Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials) 2. Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management) 3. External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants) 4. Private Citizens C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 23 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience Your experience providing technical assistance, including the type(s) of audiences/groups. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 24 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov