Traffic Control Specialist Supervisor/Systems Performance Management Supervisor

THE POSITION

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer or a Traffic Control Specialist looking for a new opportunity? The Department of Transportation Engineering District 6-0 is on the lookout for a Traffic Control Specialist Supervisor. If you possess a deep commitment to serving the community and are passionate about ensuring public safety, we invite you to submit your application!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will serve as a direct aide to the Assistant District Executive for Transportation Systems Management, overseeing the Systems Performance Management section. Your responsibilities will involve the application of engineering principles and practices while managing various phases of the District's traffic control initiatives, focusing on the optimal functionality of traffic signal systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

A significant aspect of this position is the supervision of performance monitoring for the department's essential network, ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted to keep the traffic signal systems infrastructure in excellent condition. You will also coordinate network support from the Bureau of Information Operations (BIO) and implement necessary cybersecurity measures to safeguard signal and ITS systems from unauthorized access. Additionally, you will manage the implementation of connected vehicle technology to promote sustainable infrastructure design, adapting effectively to evolving standards. This role further emphasizes the design, review, and integration of intricate ITS traffic control systems and system engineering requirements, troubleshooting communication issues within the fiber network, and evaluating the performance of the Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) systems. The complexity of the ITS and fiber communication systems, many of which are unique to District 6, will require your expertise, particularly as RTMC traffic signal monitoring and Active Traffic Management (ATM) applications, including Part-Time Shoulder Use, are actively in operation.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.
• 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. or
  
• Two years of technical experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field. 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 will 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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.

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