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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Traffic Control Technician in Pennsylvania
Traffic Control Technician
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Traffic Control Technician
Salary
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
Location
Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-94123-10840
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 400
Opening Date
09/19/2024
Closing Date
10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10840
Position Number
00257194
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00080400
Bureau / Division
TR Dstr Off 400
Worksite Address
PennDOT District 4-0 Engineering Office
Worksite Address
55 Keystone Industrial Park
City
Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18512
Contact Name
Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone
570.963.4730
Contact Email
dperraglia@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a candidate to take on the role of Traffic Control Technician. In this entry-level position, you will engage in a range of technical tasks and gather data related to various Traffic Studies, Safety measures, and Signage. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of signing requests submitted by legislators, local municipalities, and the general public, ensuring effective communication and processing of work orders for the installation of necessary traffic control devices and related signage. You will also be tasked with entering sign work order notifications into the System Application and Products (SAP) software, coordinating efforts to guarantee that signs are installed accurately and within the designated timeframes.
Participation in meetings with consultants, government officials, local municipalities, and community members will be required to address various signing-related issues, policies, and regulations as needed. Your responsibilities will include reviewing plans for attraction and PA Logo signage, responding to inquiries from PA Logos LLC, and engaging in both preliminary and final inspections of PA Logo signing projects, while assisting the Administering Agency and design consultants in identifying appropriate locations for Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS).
You will evaluate district and consultant signing plans and shop drawings to ensure compliance with departmental standards and specifications, overseeing projects from initial design through to completion, and updating the SAP sign inventories accordingly. Training will be a key component of your role, as you will instruct all trainees, temporary staff, and interns on district signing procedures, which encompass signing reviews, the creation of sign work orders, issuing sign notifications, ordering signs, and conducting installation inspections.
You will maintain a comprehensive database of approved sign manufacturers, as well as a catalog of approved signs and materials. Assisting sign crews with tasks related to sign work orders will be part of your responsibilities, as will scheduling an annual meeting with County Assistant Managers and Sign Foremen to review departmental signing policies and preferences for the upcoming year. You will be accountable for conducting semi-annual inspections of County Maintenance emergency detour trailers and will also assist in various capacities within the Traffic Studies/Safety/Signing Unit as directed.
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=00257194) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a 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 Dunmore.
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 of experience as an Engineering Technician; or
Three years of experience performing transportation engineering technical assignments, such as traffic control data collection, highway sign surveys, traffic signal inspection, materials sampling, testing, or inspection, construction inspection, bridge inspection, survey work, utility relocation, roadway programs management, or roadway materials control; and graduation from high school; or
One year of experience performing transportation engineering technical assignments, such as traffic control data collection, highway sign surveys, traffic signal inspection, materials sampling, testing, or inspection, construction inspection, bridge inspection, survey work, utility relocation, roadway programs management, or roadway materials control; and an Associate’s Degree in the field of mathematics, statistics, or a civil engineering technology; 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 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.
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/testonce for 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 an Engineering Technician 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 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.
03
How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing transportation engineering technical assignments, such as traffic control data collection, highway sign surveys, traffic signal inspection, materials sampling, testing, or inspection, construction inspection, bridge inspection, survey work, utility relocation, roadway programs management, or roadway materials control?
A. 3 years or more
B. 2 but less than 3 years
C. 1 but less than 2 years
D. Less than 1 year
E. None
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 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.
05
How much college coursework have you completed in the field of mathematics, statistics, or a civil engineering technology?
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 are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. Conferred bachelor's degree or higher
B. 120 credits or more
C. 90 but less than 120 credits
D. 60 but less than 90 credits
E. Conferred Associate's degree
F. 30 but less than 60 credits
G. Less than 30 credits
H. None
06
CS-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 willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – INVENTORY MANAGEMENTUpdates, reviews, and maintains sign inventory databases and spreadsheets for all signing changes. Creates and runs reports and extracts lists to determine what signs should be replaced.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience independently updating, reviewing, and maintaining sign inventory databases and spreadsheets; and I have experience in creating and running reports related to sign inventory.
B. I have experience updating, reviewing, and maintaining sign inventory databases and spreadsheets. I do NOT have experience in creating and running reports from those systems.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to database management, spreadsheet applications, or information technology software.
D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.
08
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 inventory management.
Your level of responsibility.
09
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
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CREATES NOTIFICATIONS OR REQUESTS FOR SIGNSCreates notifications or requests for the installation/removal of traffic signs providing guidance to sign foremen on the work needed to be performed at specified locations. This includes requests for immediate action for bridge weight limit and overhead clearance sign issues.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience creating notifications or requests for the installation/removal of traffic signs including requests for immediate action for bridge weight limit and overhead clearance sign issues. I have provided guidance to sign foremen on the work needed to be performed.
B. I have experience creating notifications or requests for the installation/removal of traffic signs including requests for immediate action for bridge weight limit and overhead clearance sign issues. I have not provided guidance to sign foremen on the work needed to be performed.
C. I have experience creating notifications or requests to have highway maintenance work performed but NOT for the installation/removal of traffic signs.
D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.
11
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 creating notifications or requests for signs.
Your level of responsibility.
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – FIELD SURVEYSPerforms field surveys and inspects all signs, and ensures that signs match the current sign inventory. Documents all missing or damaged signs to be repaired or replaced. This includes performing nighttime surveillance, to review nighttime retro-reflectivity on signs, delineation, and pavement markings.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience independently performing field surveys, inspecting all signs and ensuring that signs match the current sign inventory, and documenting all missing or damaged signs to be repaired or replaced. I have performed nighttime surveillance, to review nighttime retro-reflectivity on signs, delineation, and pavement markings.
B. I have experience independently performing field surveys, inspecting all signs and ensuring that signs match the current sign inventory, and documenting all missing or damaged signs to be repaired or replaced. I have not performed nighttime surveillance to review nighttime retro-reflectivity on signs, delineation, and pavement markings.
C. I have experience under the guidance of those more experienced than I in the inspection of signage to ensure missing or damaged signs are repaired or replaced.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings, Traffic Sign Retro-reflectivity, or Traffic Engineering and Operations.
E. I have NO experience or education 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 field surveys.
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
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CUSTOMER SERVICEInteracts with the public, coworkers, or other personnel to answer questions and provide technical information on the placement of signs and rules and policies which pertain to requests for new signs verbally and by email.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience interacting with the public, coworkers, or other personnel to answer questions and provide technical information on the placement of signs and rules and policies which pertain to requests for new signs verbally and by email.
B. I have experience interacting with the public, coworkers, or other personnel to answer questions and provide technical information on the placement of signs and rules and policies which pertain to requests for new signs verbally, but not written responses by email.
C. I have experience interacting with the public, coworkers, or other personnel to answer questions and provide technical information on the placement of signs and rules and policies which pertain to requests for new signs by email. I do not have experience interacting with the public verbally to provide this information.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, English, nonfiction writing, public relations, conflict resolution, or technical writing.
E. I have NO experience or education 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 customer service.
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
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov