Traffic Control Specialist Trainee
About The Position
Are you seeking a career path where you will learn how to use data, investigation techniques, and engineering insight to help make Pennsylvania roads safer for each and every traveler? Become a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and take the first step toward a meaningful and fulfilling profession while building valuable skills. This position gives you hands-on training that prepares you to improve roadway safety and traffic flow. Apply today to become part of a supportive team that works to serve the public! This position is part of a structured 12-month training program designed to prepare you for technical work in the District Traffic Unit. Within this role, you will learn how to analyze and resolve traffic related tasks that support safe travel.
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)
- 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
- 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
- A Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Meet the PA residency requirement
- Be able to perform essential job functions
- Pass a background investigation
Nice To Haves
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine studies for traffic signals, warning devices, and other electronic equipment
- Support the review and preparation of less complex traffic signal designs and technical studies
- Evaluate traffic routes, pavement markings, and signing to identify safety concerns
- Use computer software to help complete capacity reviews and timing analysis for signal optimization
- Examine traffic control plans for construction projects and utility operations
- Provide information to staff and customers through reports, communications, and participation in studies
Benefits
- Telework opportunity (up to 3 days per week, subject to change)
- Opportunity to work from the headquarters office in Oil City if unable to telework
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
