Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career in the field of transportation planning? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a driven and analytical candidate to fill the role of Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are eager to acquire hands-on experience while laying the groundwork for a successful career in transportation. By participating in this structured and specialized training program, you will not only enhance your skills but also contribute to significant projects, such as the development of the state's Highway Safety Plan. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in transportation planning, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of the Bureau of Operations.

As a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee, you will engage in various daily tasks that contribute to the formulation and enhancement of the state's Highway Safety Plan. Your role will involve assisting in the evaluation of grant proposals, monitoring expenditures, and reviewing progress reports, as well as assessing the effectiveness of highway safety grant initiatives. In addition to these responsibilities, you will analyze proposed legislation pertaining to highway safety, providing critical information to bolster the department's stance on relevant issues. Your involvement will extend to supporting the operational aspects of the state's highway safety program, which includes organizing meetings and collaborating with personnel from state agencies, local governments, and diverse stakeholders. This collaborative effort will facilitate discussions surrounding the highway safety programs detailed in the Highway Safety Plan, ensuring that all parties are aligned in their commitment to improving road safety across the state.

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, or geography; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

• 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.