Regional Traffic Management Center Supervisor

Elevate your career by seizing this essential opportunity! If you possess strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities, this role is ideal for showcasing your exceptional leadership talents. As a shift supervisor at the District Regional Traffic Management Center, you will play a crucial part in maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow through the strategic implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), enhanced communication, and effective incident management strategies. Do not miss your chance to be part of this vibrant team dedicated to ensuring the safety of Pennsylvania travelers, apply now!

In this role, you will oversee the operators at the Regional Traffic Management Center. Your responsibilities will encompass managing daily operations, delivering essential training to the operators, conducting performance evaluations, and handling leave requests. You will also engage in administrative tasks related to shift staffing schedules. Monitoring will include CCTV, 800 MHz radio communications, police and fire scanners, and incident detection devices, while assessing current roadway conditions concerning traffic, weather, and overall operations. You will identify the impact area of incidents and disseminate traveler information through the activation of Changeable Message Boards and the Road Condition Reporting System. Proficiency in various Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) software packages will be required. Additionally, you will report highway incidents and hazardous weather conditions to the appropriate maintenance personnel. You will manage Freeway Service Patrol Vehicle operations by directing them to incidents and documenting their actions, including notifying the State Police about abandoned vehicles that may pose safety risks or hinder emergency responses. You will also activate AMBER Alerts as directed by the Pennsylvania State Police or PennDOT (EPLO) and develop an Action Event Plan 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 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework: 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.

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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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:

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.