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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Traffic Control Specialist in Pennsylvania
Traffic Control Specialist
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Traffic Control Specialist
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Clearfield County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-12063-10859
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 0200
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10859
Position Number
50698278
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00080200
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 2-0
Worksite Address
70 PennDOT
City
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16830
Contact Name
Heather Sage
Contact Email
hsage@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698278) .
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.
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Technician for two 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
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
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 experiencemustalso 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
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 a 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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
08
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
09
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 experiencemustalso 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DETERMINES TRAFFIC SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING NEEDS
Determines or approves proper types, quantities, and placement of traffic control signing or roadway markings in accordance with PennDOT regulations and standards.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, and placement of traffic control signing or markings in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
B. I have experience determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, OR placement of traffic control signing or markings in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to transportation/transportation planning and engineering, traffic engineering, civil engineering, or traffic management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework 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 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 actual duties you performed related to determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, or placement of traffic control signing or markings.
Your level of responsibility.
13
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
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to government officials, municipality representatives, county planners, contractors, vendors, and staff regarding traffic control signing and pavement marking procedures to ensure compliance with traffic signing or pavement marking plans.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance to ALL THREE of the following audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials), 2) Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management), and 3) External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants).
B. I have experience providing technical assistance to AT LEAST ONE of the following audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials), 2) Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management), or 3) External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants).
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations.
D. I have NO experience or coursework 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 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 actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance, including the type(s) of audiences.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PERFORMS OPERATIONAL TASKS UTILIZING COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Performs operational and administrative tasks such as creating work orders, generating report data, or tracking work progress utilizing SAP (Systems Applications and Products) database management system.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing operational or administrative tasks utilizing SAP.
B. I have experience performing operational or administrative tasks utilizing ANY database management system other than SAP.
C. I have performing operational or administrative tasks utilizing ANY computer software or application other than a database management system.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to database maintenance, computer science, or information technology.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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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 operational or administrative tasks you performed utilizing a database management system, including whether the tasks were performed in SAP.
The operational or administrative tasks you performed utilizing computer software or applications other than database management systems.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – MAINTAINS TRAFFIC SIGNS AND MARKINGS
Conducts quality assurance checks on traffic signs and pavement markings for condition, safety, reflectivity, and visibility and reports any deficiencies.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting quality assurance checks on traffic signs or pavement markings for condition, safety, reflectivity, or visibility and reporting deficiencies.
B. I have experience conducting quality assurance checks on roadway or bridge materials or products and reporting deficiencies. My experience does NOT include conducting quality assurance checks on traffic signs or pavement markings.
C. I have experience conducting quality assurance checks on ANY material or product NOT related to roadways or bridges and reporting deficiencies.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to strength and materials, structural analysis, materials science, or construction technology/science/materials.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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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 actual duties you performed related to conducting quality assurance checks, including the type(s) of materials or products.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
