Job Description
THE POSITION Start a meaningful career as a Traffic Signals Supervisor with the Department of Transportation. This role lets you support safe travel by guiding important work on traffic signals and roadway systems within District 6. You will help manage projects, review designs and ensure that traffic devices operate properly. Your leadership will help keep communities moving safely and smoothly. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position leads work related to traffic signals, traffic studies and roadway safety across multiple counties. The role includes reviewing plans, coordinating projects, and providing technical guidance to staff and local partners. As a Traffic Signals Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: Plan Review: Examine traffic signal plans, safety studies, and traffic control designs Project Coordination: Support development of traffic projects and participate in field reviews and meetings Technical Guidance: Provide engineering direction to staff, municipalities, and stakeholders System Oversight: Manage databases, traffic assets, and information systems Field Inspection: Conduct reviews, inspections, and quality assurance for traffic installations Public Communication: Prepare responses, attend meetings, and support public relations efforts Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS) Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,658 (before taxes). 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: Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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. 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. provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointmen