Traffic Signals Supervisor (Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation))

THE POSITION Start a meaningful career as a Traffic Signals Supervisor with the Department of Transportation. This role lets you support safe travel by guiding important work on traffic signals and roadway systems within District 6. You will help manage projects, review designs and ensure that traffic devices operate properly. Your leadership will help keep communities moving safely and smoothly. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position leads work related to traffic signals, traffic studies and roadway safety across multiple counties. The role includes reviewing plans, coordinating projects, and providing technical guidance to staff and local partners. As a Traffic Signals Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: Plan Review: Examine traffic signal plans, safety studies, and traffic control designs Project Coordination: Support development of traffic projects and participate in field reviews and meetings Technical Guidance: Provide engineering direction to staff, municipalities, and stakeholders System Oversight: Manage databases, traffic assets, and information systems Field Inspection: Conduct reviews, inspections, and quality assurance for traffic installations Public Communication: Prepare responses, attend meetings, and support public relations efforts 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS) Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,658 (before taxes). 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 Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Special Requirements This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Other Requirements PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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 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 Special Requirement-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 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience in the Transportation specialty? 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 Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline? 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 "Yes" to 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. Yes No 06 Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in the Transportation specialty? Yes No 07 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. 08 Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists? Yes No 09 If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below. 10 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 question 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 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 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARES DESIGN PLANS Prepares design plans for transportation safety improvements, work zone traffic control, and guide rails, for transportation projects; reviews maps, plans and related references; researches laws, regulations, codes, standards, engineering studies, manufacturers' catalogues and other related legal/technical materials; consults with governmental officials, other professionals in the field, manufacturers' representatives, local officials and the general public; takes samples, photographs, measurements and field notes while conducting survey of project area; performs mathematical calculations to determine warrants and quantities using appropriate computer software; prepares required drawings and sketches; and determines type and quantity of materials and equipment to be used, work procedures to be followed and cost estimates. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing an engineering design plan for transportation safety improvements, work zone traffic control and guide rail projects involving multi-phase traffic control plans. This experience includes performing essentially all activities of original design outlined in this work behavior plus consolidating the entire design together into a cohesive package. B. I have experience preparing a PRELIMINARY design plan for transportation safety improvements, work zone traffic control and guide rail projects involving a portion of a multi-phase traffic control plan but I DO NOT have the responsibility for consolidating the entire design together into a cohesive package. C. I have experience preparing a design plan for transportation safety improvements, work zone traffic control and guide rail projects involving a single-phase traffic control plan. D. I have experience performing limited aspects of this work behavior such as conducting surveys, or preparing field notes,. E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to this work behavior. F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 type(s) of projects for which you prepared design plans, specifications, or permits. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 13 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 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEWS DESIGN PLANS Reviews transportation design plans, standard drawings, specifications and permits submitted by others; ensures these are in accordance with engineering standards, codes, regulations and other applicable requirements; and makes recommendations for acceptance, modification or disapproval of any proposed plans, standard drawings and specification changes. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience reviewing design plans for complex or moderately complex transportation projects, e.g., involving right-of-way for conformance to established engineering theory and practice, codes, regulations and standards, design soundness, economy and practicality. This experience must involve recommending approval/disapproval for the overall design. B. I have experience reviewing po]rtions (calculations of quantities) of design plans for complex or moderately complex transportation project(s) OR I have experience as stated in the level of performance above involving minor transportation projects. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to this work behavior. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 type(s) of projects for which you reviewed design plans, drawings, specifications, or permits. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 16 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 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MONITORS PROJECTS Monitors transportation projects or programs prior to and during construction to ensure conformance with approved design plans and specifications; evaluates the acceptability of shop drawings, catalogue cuts and other materials submitted by contractors and vendors; participates in job conferences with contractors, officials and other interested parties to discuss project or program goals and identify and resolve areas of concern; takes samples, measurements, photographs and field notes while conducting survey of project area; inspects materials, workmanship and work procedures to detect deficiencies; provides technical assistance to on-site work forces in solving unusual problems to satisfy field conditions; performs mathematical calculations using appropriate computer software, and maintains detailed records of work completed, materials/equipment used, time and personnel involved, weather conditions, problems encountered and other relevant information to support quantity and quality of completed work and payments to contractors. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience monitoring all aspects of a complex or moderately complex transportation project, e.g., involving right-of-way. These duties are usually performed by a project engineer. B. I have experience monitoring several aspects of a complex or moderately complex transportation project, e.g. involving right-of-way. These duties are usually performed by a site supervisor. OR I have experience as stated in the level of performance above involving minor transportation projects. C. I have experience monitoring a specific aspect of a transportation project. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to this work behavior. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 type(s) of projects you monitored. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 19 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 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PREPARES WRITTEN MATERIALS Prepares letters, memos and e-mails to exchange information with superiors, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, public officials, attorneys, or the general public; and prepares technical reports to document findings and make recommendations involving transportation engineering projects or programs. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience as principal author of formal correspondence AND technical reports which contain findings and recommendations. B. I have experience preparing portions of formal correspondence OR technical reports without the responsibility for the final product. C. I have experience preparing less form/al written materials such as e-mails, or project development diaries. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to technical writing or English composition. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 type(s) of written materials you prepared. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 22 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 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SERVES AS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE Serves as an agency representative on various committees and at conferences, and participates in public meetings to discuss mutual problems and concerns, provide technical assistance and guidance, resolve conflicts, build consensus, develop partnerships and prepare a plan of action. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience as stated in this work behavior which included SERVING as lead representative at meetings with the public. B. I have experience as a team member which involved PARTICIPATING in meetings with the public. C. I have experience as stated in this work behavior, but it DID NOT involve participating at meetings with the public. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to public speaking. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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. At what type(s) of committees, conferences, or meetings you represented your agency. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 25 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 Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov