Traffic Control Specialist - Intelligent Transportation System - Traffic Management Center

Traffic Control Specialist

• Intelligent Transportation System
• Traffic Management Center Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $59,345.00
• $90,211.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Oil City 255 Elm Street (Show on map) May 13, 2026 Salary $59,345.00
• $90,211.

00 Annually Location Venango County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CSSC-2026-49487-10859

Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 100 Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 10859 Position Number 00050067 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00080100 Bureau / Division TR Dist. off 0100 Worksite Address 255 Elm Street City Oil City, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16301 Contact Name Erin Freer Contact Phone 814.678.7399 Contact Email efreer@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Traffic Control Specialist and play an important role in managing modern traffic systems. This position lets you work with ITS equipment, support operations, and contribute to emergency response efforts. You will work closely with skilled professionals who value accuracy and teamwork. Be part of a mission that supports safer, smarter transportation.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports Intelligent Transportation Systems by helping maintain devices, assist with traffic operations, and contribute to engineering-related reviews. As a Traffic Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

ITS Operations:

Assist with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ITS devices and communication systems

Project Support:

Help review ITS plans, attend technical training, and support equipment design activities

Traffic Center Work:

Support day-to-day operations of the Traffic Management Center and assist in training new staff

Emergency Response:

Participate in incident management activities, drills, and emergency communication efforts

Permit Review:

Review special event permits and coordinate needed changes with applicants

Engineering Tasks:

Conduct field views, support traffic studies, and assist with traffic signal evaluations

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 up to 3 days per 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

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 Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years as a Traffic Control Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

This particular position requires possession of a valid driver's license. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.