NJ Civil Service Navigator

TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER

Code: 04455 Local Non-Competitive

There is no civil service exam for Traffic Control Officer. As a non-competitive local-government title, it is filled on the strength of meeting the listed qualifications.

How to apply

  • No exam
    This title is not filled by examination

    Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Definition

Under direction, performs the routine duties of directing traffic at a major intersection or where assigned; does other related duties.

Examples of work

  • Directs traffic at a major intersection or where otherwise assigned.
  • Directs traffic by standing at an intersection and changes the traffic light by pushing an electric button.
  • Stands in the middle of street or intersection and directs traffic by hand.
  • Responsible for the safe and effective flow of traffic.
  • Oversees the removal of stalled or damaged vehicles that would cause a traffic tie-up.
  • Assures the safety of pedestrians crossing an intersection.
  • May clear a path for emergency vehicles when necessary.
  • Provides information and directions to pedestrians or motorists.
  • Issues summons to illegally parked vehicles during hours when signs are posted prohibiting parking.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the problems and procedures involved in directing traffic.
  • Knowledge of the procedures used in keeping records.
  • Knowledge of taking reports of conditions and actions in accordance with state procedures.
  • Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Ability to analyze routine problems.
  • Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
  • Ability to report significant conditions and action taken.
  • Ability to establish and maintain records.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.