Senior Traffic Control Specialist

Are you seeking a career that allows you to contribute to the safety of Pennsylvania’s roads and highways? If so, this is an exciting opportunity with the Department of Transportation, specifically within the Bureau of Operations-Operations and Performance Section. We are on the lookout for a motivated individual eager to embrace new challenges, collaborate with a dynamic team, and play a vital role in the development of traffic control systems as our Senior Traffic Control Specialist. If you possess the relevant experience and are ready to seize this unique opportunity, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team!

As a Senior Traffic Control Specialist, you will take on the role of project manager for PennDOT’s Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS), Lane Reservation System, and Connected Vehicle Data Exchange. Your responsibilities will include conducting studies and data analyses, as well as reviewing system functionalities to pinpoint areas for enhancement. You will also provide consultation to system users, the ATMS vendor, and other personnel within PennDOT’s traffic operations. Furthermore, you will oversee consultant teams tasked with designing and implementing system upgrades and new features in collaboration with ATMS partners, including PennDOT’s Traffic Management Centers, Construction Project teams, the Office of Administration, and the Office of Information Technology.

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. 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 Harrisburg.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of progressively responsible technical experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, or civil engineering (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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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.

• 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.