Planning Specialist (Transportation Planning Specialist 1)

THE POSITION Take part in shaping the direction of transportation across Pennsylvania. As a Planning Specialist for the Department of Transportation, you will help develop transportation plans that guide future projects and investments. This position gives you opportunities to analyze data, support planning teams, and learn new skills. Join a mission-driven team that works every day to improve travel across the Commonwealth. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports transportation planning by gathering information, analyzing data, and helping prepare funding plans and reports for key projects. As a Planning Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Project Coordination: Assist in developing funding plans and collecting planning data for transportation projects Data Analysis: Analyze and validate transportation information to support planning decisions System Management: Update planning databases and prepare reports for agency personnel Funding Support: Coordinate funding details with project managers and track project cash flow Public Outreach: Participate in meetings with officials and community groups to share program information Report Development: Prepare written and oral reports for decision makers on project status and needs 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. 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 Dunmore. 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 Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of professional transportation planning or transportation programming experience and 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. 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: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 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. App…

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