Traffic Control Specialist

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location : Venango County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52699-10859
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 100
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 10859
Position Number: 00035869
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit:B4
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 00080100
Bureau / Division: TR Dist Office 0100
Worksite Address: 255 Elm Street
City: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16301
Contact Name: Erin Freer
Contact Phone: 814.678.7399
Contact Email: efreer@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you ready to use data, investigation, and engineering insight to help make Pennsylvania roads safer for eachand every traveler? As a Traffic Control Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to analyze roadway conditions and support safety improvements across the district. In this role, you will help review crash data, assess problem areas, andrecommend solutions that protect the traveling public. This is an excellent career path for someone who enjoys research, fieldwork, and making informed decisions. Apply today to join a team that works every day to reduce crashes and strengthen roadway safety!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports safer transportation by applying traffic control standards, reviewing roadway conditions, and evaluating safety-related data across the district. Your work will entail conducting investigations, analyzing reports, and helping implement improvements that support the department goal of zero fatalities. As a Traffic Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Crash Analysis: Review crash reports, complete field investigations, and identify safety concerns that require improvement
• Program Oversight: Manage tort and small claims programs while preparing information for legal and evaluation staff
• Traffic Studies: Conduct engineering studies to assess traffic control needs and document results using required publications and forms
• Data Research: Use CDART and other tools to analyze crash history for requested routes and locations
• Skid Testing: Determine annual skid testing needs and coordinate testing schedules with relevant units
• Planning Support: Assist with district business plan goals by completing assigned tasks and developing recommended actions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Traffic Control Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in traffic control work; and a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below
03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Traffic Control Technician for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below
05

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in traffic control work? (Traffic control work DOES NOT include performing roadway maintenance work, painting lines, counting vehicles, or placing electronic counters, surveying or studying road or pavement quality, or placing traffic control devices such as signals, guide rails, signs, etc.)

• Yes
• No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07

What level of college education have you completed in mathematics, civil engineering, or a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
• 120 credits or more
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

08

How many years of full-time experience in mathematics, civil engineering, or a related field do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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INSTRUCTIONS: You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DETERMINES TRAFFIC SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING NEEDS
Determines or approves proper types, quantities, and placement of traffic control signing or roadway markings in accordance with PennDOT regulations and standards.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, AND placement of traffic control signing or markings in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• B. I have experience determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, OR placement of traffic control signing or markings in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to transportation/transportation planning and engineering, traffic engineering, civil engineering, or traffic management.
• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to determining or approving the appropriate types, quantities, or placement of traffic control signing or markings.
3. Your level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to government officials, municipality representatives, county planners, contractors, vendors, and staff regarding traffic control signing and pavement marking procedures to ensure compliance with traffic signing or pavement marking plans.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance to ALL THREE of the following audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials), 2) Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management), and3) External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants).
• B. I have experience providing technical assistance to AT LEAST ONE of the following audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e., elected or appointed state and municipal officials), 2) Internal Technical Staff (internal staff or management), or 3) External Technical Professionals (contractors, vendors, consultants).
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance, including the type(s) of audiences.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MAINTAINS TRAFFIC SIGNS AND MARKINGS
Conducts quality assurance checks on traffic signs and pavement markings for condition, safety, reflectivity, and visibility and reports any deficiencies.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting quality assurance checks on traffic signs or pavement markings for condition, safety, reflectivity, or visibility, and reporting deficiencies.
• B. I have experience conducting quality assurance checks on materials or products NOT related to traffic signs or pavement markings, and reporting deficiencies.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to strength and materials, structural analysis, materials science, or construction technology/science/materials.
• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to conducting quality assurance checks, including the type(s) of materials or products.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - DATA COLLECTION AND FIELD STUDY
Performs field inspections to collect data such as speed, highway features, traffic volumes, sight distance, and crash analysis. Prepares engineering and traffic studies and recommends necessary solutions.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing field inspections to collect traffic related data; AND I have experience preparing engineering and traffic studies from the data collected.
• B. I have experience performing field inspections to collect traffic related data; OR I have experience preparing engineering and traffic studies from data collected by others.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data, data analysis, technical report, or compliance.
• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to performing inspections or preparing engineering and traffic studies.
3. The type(s) of traffic related data you collected.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question