Regional Traffic Management Center Supervisor

Are you a decisive, tech-savvy leader who possesses strong critical thinking skills? Would you like to showcase those skills while embarking upon a rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)? If so, District 11 is in need of a diligent Regional Traffic Management Center Supervisor to provide crucial oversight and guidance regarding emergency response times, traffic flow, and public safety throughout our bustling transportation network. If you are ready for a career with purpose where you will ensure millions of motorists safely reach their destinations, we want you on our team!

As a Regional Traffic Management Center Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing employees and projects within District 11's Regional Traffic Management Center Operation. You will supervise shift operators, as well as technical staff engaged in the operation of the Western Regional Transportation Management Center and the overall Freeway Surveillance and Control System. Share your guidance and expertise to assist in the development of standard operating procedures and protocols, while also delivering consistent precision and diligence to ensure all databases are well maintained and current. Within this role, it is essential to ensure successful coordination and communication during planning, incidents, and debriefings with police, fire, emergency-service, maintenance, television, and other news media personnel. Another primary area of focus entails keeping up-to-date on current Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology and using that knowledge to implement ITS projects to reduce traffic congestion.

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 schedule will vary to cover the Traffic Management Center, which is a 24/7 operation.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period and per manager's discretion. 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 Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Regional Traffic Management Center Operator (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience evaluating and coordinating information related to traffic data, incidents or conditions.

Other Requirements:

• 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. *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.

• 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.