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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT |
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NUMBER 2004-399 |
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ISSUED AUGUST 20, 2004 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
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Traffic Control Specialist |
10859 |
S7 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
Traffic Control Specialists perform advanced technical duties involving traffic analysis and the application of traffic engineering principles, standards, and criteria. Work is performed in the areas of work zone traffic control, traffic operations, signs and signals, and safety and accident analysis. Work also involves analysis of traffic engineering studies concerning areas such as speed limits and traffic control devices to develop recommendations for operational efficiency and improved safety. Specialists provide traffic engineering assistance to construction, design, utility and contractor personnel as well as to municipalities and other state and federal agencies.
You will be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Requirements
One year as a Traffic Control Specialist Trainee; OR two years as a Traffic Control Technician; 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.
Clarification of Requirements
You may substitute related education for the required experience or appropriate experience for the required education. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Traffic Control Specialists are employed at Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District Engineering Offices throughout the Commonwealth. There are currently 47 filled positions. PennDOT expects to hire up to 9 Traffic Control Specialists in the District Engineering Offices located in Clearfield, Dunmore, King of Prussia, Harrisburg, Hollidaysburg, and Indiana. An additional 12-15 positions throughout all districts may be filled over the next year.
Additional opportunities may occur due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
Employment preference may be given to residents of the districts where jobs are located.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact the Department of Transportation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 3156, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3156; Telephone (717) 787-6887; Internet: www.dot.state.pa.us OR the Human Resources offices of the Department of Transportation Engineering Districts listed here.
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District Engineering Office Location |
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Allentown |
Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill |
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Bridgeville |
Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence |
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Clearfield |
Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Potter |
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Dunmore |
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming |
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Harrisburg |
Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York |
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Hollidaysburg |
Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, Somerset |
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Indiana |
Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson |
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King of Prussia |
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia |
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Montoursville |
Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union |
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Oil City |
Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, Warren |
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Uniontown |
Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland |
Current telephone numbers of the District Engineering Offices are in local telephone directories under “Government Offices – State.”
TESTING
The test will be administered by computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission Office.
The 3 hour test will cover the following subject areas:
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Traffic Engineering |
25 |
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Mathematics |
15 |
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Effective Expression |
15 |
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Effective Working Relationships |
15 |
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Computer Usage |
15 |
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Lead Work |
15 |
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Total |
100 |
The test will be held in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Civil Service Commission Offices, Monday through Friday.
The test will also be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
If your name is on an eligible list for these jobs and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR submit your completed paper application to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Avenue, Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."