Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee

THE POSITION Become part of a team that shapes Pennsylvania's transportation future! The Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee role with the Department of Transportation is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career. You will learn advanced tools that support planning and engineering across the state. This trainee program helps you develop strong skills that prepare you for long-term success! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role introduces you to technical and business functions that support transportation planning and engineering. You will build skills that support statewide planning efforts and data analysis. As a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Geospatial Analysis: Conduct geospatial reviews of transportation plans and projects Software Skills: Develop ability with Bentley, Adobe, and Esri tools to produce spatial data and visuals Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications: Learn and work with GIS-based applications to support planning needs Data Maintenance: Maintain and link transportation datasets that support planning and reporting Map Production: Assist with creating and updating maps and related cartographic products Technology Research: Support testing and evaluation of geospatial technologies for improved planning 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 7:30 AM to 4:00 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. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, geography, earth science, economics, finance, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only…

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