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Traffic Control Specialist Trainee

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40005-10858

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR TSMO - Op Perf Sectn

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10858

Position Number

50543783

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

84942

Bureau / Division

Operations: TSMO- Operations Performance Section

Worksite Address

1310 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Join our team at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety of the state's roadways. In this dynamic position, you will engage in comprehensive research and analysis of traffic patterns, forecasts, and incidents, contributing to the development of effective traffic management strategies. If you have a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety and transportation efficiency in Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This comprehensive 12-month training program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to become a Traffic Control Specialist at the Statewide Traffic Management Center (STMC). Throughout this program, you will engage in various phases and rotations as outlined in the Traffic Control Specialist Trainee program plan, or as instructed by your supervisor, rotation managers, or coordinators. Your training will encompass a wide range of areas, including the application of traffic control principles in safety and studies, signals and congestion management, sign usage, pavement markings, work zone management, and highway occupancy permits. You will be tasked with conducting analyses, preparing traffic control data reports for studies, and formulating recommendations based on your findings. As you advance in your training and develop your skills, you will encounter increasingly challenging projects and assignments, all of which will be reviewed for accuracy by a Traffic Control Specialist, rotation manager, or coordinator upon completion.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will play a vital role in the creation of traffic operations reports by gathering and analyzing traffic data, as well as contributing to the formulation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the traffic management center. Your involvement will also extend to the evaluation and testing of various software applications and essential traffic operations tools, ensuring effective control of devices, monitoring and managing traffic flow, conducting data analysis, and performing quality assurance and control on existing operational efforts.

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=50543783) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:00 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ Additional or varied hours may be necessary for emergent or operational needs

+ 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 a Traffic Control Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

+ Four years of experience performing transportation engineering technical assignments such as traffic data collection, traffic studies, pavement marking program oversight, highway sign or pavement marking 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

+ Two years of experience in transportation engineering technical assignments and an Associate’s Degree in the field of mathematics, statistics, or a civil engineering technology; or

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering technology, 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.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights mustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control 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

Have you completed, or are within three months of completing, a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering technology, 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.

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

05

What level of college coursework do you possess in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering technology, 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.

+ Master's degree or higher

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Associate's degree

+ Some coursework but no degree

+ None

06

How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing transportation engineering technical assignments such as traffic data collection, traffic studies, pavement marking program oversight, highway sign or pavement marking surveys, traffic signal inspection, materials sampling, testing, or inspection, construction inspection, bridge inspection, survey work, utility relocation, roadway programs management, or roadway materials control?

+ 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

07

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.

08

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

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SAFETY

Completes work according to general safety guidelines by using appropriate safety and protective equipment. Reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority. Corrects any safety hazards in the work area and reports them to the supervisor. Attends required safety training and follows all requirements of safety manuals, policies, and laws.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.

+ B. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, someone else took action to correct any deficiencies.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to safety.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

10

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 safety.

+ Your level of responsibility.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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.

+ Training Source

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Writes or develops technical documents such as Engineering & Traffic Studies and special provisions for traffic signal projects or traffic control plans.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing technical documents. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.

+ B. I have experience writing technical documents. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document; however, someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, report writing, or English composition.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

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 written communication.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DATA COLLECTION

Collects information regarding traffic routes in order to identify safety concerns and determine corrective action. Data may include traffic volumes, vehicle classifications, turning movements, origin-and-destination fields, and information regarding traffic signals, or traffic signal systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience collecting traffic route and signal data in order to identify safety concerns. I was responsible for determining corrective action.

+ B. I have experience collecting traffic route and signal data in order to identify safety concerns; however, someone else was responsible for determining corrective action.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data collection or data analysis.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

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 data collection.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing with municipal officials, consulting firms, and the public to answer concerns regarding things such as traffic signal issues, traffic projects, safety, etc. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary.

+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

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 technical assistance.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov