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Reference #: 4660318 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 theposition description.

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. 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. 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.

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.