Manager of Traffic Engineering

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission•Middletown, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing traffic engineering activities/projects for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by a professional superior to determine the attainment of program goals and overall job performance. Supervision is exercised over a staff of internal engineers and professional consultants. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future. The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options such as: Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days Some options may require completion of probationary period. The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of experience in traffic engineering, possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
Four (4) of the years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity over internal and/or external professionals.
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Mathematical Understanding
Safety
Analytical Thinking
Flexibility
Leadership
Developing Others
Delegation Skills
Financial Management

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineering (PTOE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, and organizes traffic engineering operations and staff functions including supervision of internal and external staff, performance management, delegation of work assignments and review of work product.
Develops and directs the implementation of traffic-control plans and specifications for construction personnel and contractors. Ensures proper communication and coordination with other units/departments.
Oversees the review of crash data and identifies areas of concern to improve safety. Communicates issues identified and recommends improvement projects as a result of crash analyses to superiors and cross-departmental entities.
Develops procedures, plans, specifications, estimates, and standards relating to the safe and efficient movement of traffic throughout the PTC system.
Coordinates with Traffic Operations work unit to provide input in the planning, programming, and deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies and projects.
Develops and reviews toll schedules and traffic and revenue studies for changes to the existing toll structure and estimates for expansion projects.
Develops funding requests and project descriptions for capital funded projects.
Reviews and responds to customer complaints and suggestions related to signing, traffic control and other safety-related issues.
Coordinates signing, traffic control and other traffic engineering and safety-related policies and procedures with PennDOT, FHWA and local authorities.
Coordinates the installation, replacement, and removal of signs with the Maintenance Department.
Coordinate with legal staff to provide data on crash related lawsuits, improve highway safety and reduce liability.
Directs PTC response actions and resources during incident and/or emergency situations, per the established on-call 24/7 Traffic Operations Center (TOC) schedule.
Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
Performs related duties as assigned.