Reference #: 4680305
THE POSITION
If you are ready to step up and take on this vital role, we would love to hear from you! Advance your career as a shift supervisor at the District Regional Traffic Management Center? If you have a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, this position is perfect for demonstrating your remarkable leadership skills. We seek an individual who can maintain smooth and safe operations in the region by efficiently using automated control systems, improving communication, and handling incidents. Your expertise can make a significant impact in ensuring the region runs effectively and securely!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a shift supervisor at the District Regional Traffic Management Center, your primary responsibility is to maintain safe and smooth traffic flow in the area. You will utilize Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve communication and effectively manage incidents. This includes monitoring closed caption television footage and making quick decisions during traffic situations, such as activating ITS devices and coordinating with relevant parties. You will also supervise the Regional Traffic Management Center Operators, managing their daily tasks, providing training, conducting performance evaluations, and handling leave requests.You will also manage service patrol activities, ensuring timely responses to incidents and notifying authorities about abandoned vehicles that could pose safety risks. Additionally, you will activate AMBER Alerts as needed and develop action plans for special events.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 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may require overtime, particularly working through lunch.
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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:One year of experience as a Regional Traffic Management Center Operator; 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.
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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many sta e and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.