Transportation Planning Specialist

THE POSITION

If you are eager to elevate your career in transportation planning, consider joining the Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports, and Waterways at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. We are on the lookout for a driven and detail‑oriented individual to fill the position of Transportation Planning Specialist 1. In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks related to transportation planning, programming, and funding, providing an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make a significant impact in the field.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of transportation in Pennsylvania!

Your responsibilities will encompass assisting in the strategic planning and execution of port operations across the Commonwealth. You will be tasked with ensuring the accuracy of data related to the economic contributions of the state's ports, which is essential for facilitating freight and shipping activities. In collaboration with the Ports Manager, you will aid in the administration of grants and oversee publicly funded port initiatives.

Your role will also involve providing comprehensive transportation data and analysis pertaining to port, rail, and intermodal freight, with a focus on their implications for economic development and advancements in transportation technology. Furthermore, you will engage in research and data analysis to prepare reports for federally and state‑funded port and rail projects, while also establishing performance metrics to guarantee alignment with the objectives of the Department of Transportation and port operations.

Additionally, you will assist the Ports Manager and the bureau director by actively participating in freight‑related committees, working groups, and various coalitions.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.