Job Description
THE POSITION Start an exciting career as a Traffic Signals Supervisor with the Department of Transportation. This role gives you the chance to help keep travel safe and efficient across busy communities. You will guide important engineering work that supports traffic signals and safety systems. Your leadership will help improve the daily travel experience for the public. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides leadership for traffic signal operations, engineering reviews, and safety activities across the district. The role ensures that traffic studies, project designs, and signal systems meet safety standards and support efficient travel. As a Traffic Signals Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: Plan Review: Examine traffic signal plans, safety studies, and permit submissions Project Oversight: Coordinate traffic projects and participate in reviews, meetings, and field work Technical Support: Provide guidance to staff, municipalities, and partner agencies Field Activities: Conduct inspections, quality checks, and on-site evaluations System Management: Maintain traffic signal records, databases, and asset systems Public Communication: Prepare responses, assist with outreach, and support information requests 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 $67,736 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Traffic Control Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or Two years of technical experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C 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. 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 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 inter