Reference #: 4563851 THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled Traffic Control Technician to join their team. As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of entry-level technical tasks and data collection related to Traffic Studies, Safety, and Signing. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to important projects and make a difference in the field of transportation. If you have a passion for engineering and are looking to kickstart your career in this industry, do not hesitate to apply for this exciting position today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and processing banner submissions, special event notifications, race agreements, and film shoot agreements. Additionally, you will assist in deploying the Department's Speed Minder Trailers as needed and participate in District Project Scoping's as required. Communication will be a key aspect of this position, as you will be corresponding with the public, businesses, elected officials, and engineering consultants through letters, emails, and telephone calls regarding traffic and engineering studies. You will also be preparing reports of field data for design purposes and assisting in conducting after-studies for various projects. Coordinating and scheduling traffic data collection operations for traffic studies, collecting speed limit data, and extracting traffic count data from the Central Office mainframe computer are also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, you will be involved in performing safety reviews of locations for potential safety projects and participating in Road Safety Audits (RSA) as needed. This role requires working with considerable independence, with general instructions received from the direct supervisor who reviews work periodically or upon completion. You will also be performing a variety of technical duties related to traffic design activities, other programs, and other related duties as required. Additionally, you will assist in other units of the Traffic Section, such as Signals, Risk Management, and Operations, as directed by the Studies/Safety/Signing Supervisor. Finally, you will participate in the District's Road Condition Reporting System (RCRS) in a back-up role and staff the District Incident Command Center (ICC) when directed by the District Traffic Engineer.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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 Dunmore, Pennsylvania. 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. 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.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.aspxand 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.

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 oncefor this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.