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Transportation Planning Specialist 1

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Indiana County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38443-11670

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 10 0

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11670

Position Number

00104426

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00081000

Bureau / Division

District Office 10-0

Worksite Address

2550 Oakland Avenue

City

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15701

Contact Name

Adam Marshall

Contact Phone

724.357.2082

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your transportation planning career to the next level? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 1 who has a knack for data collection, data analysis, and data validation. In this role you will showcase your analytical and organizational skills while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. If you want to work with a team dedicated to providing quality infrastructure for the Commonwealth, then PennDOT's Engineering District 10-0 wants to hear from you! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Transportation Planning Specialist 1, you will be responsible for a wide range of professional tasks that support the Planning and Programming Unit. You will assist with the development and maintenance of statewide transportation plans and programs, generate reports, and collaborate with local agencies. You will facilitate project selection and submission of annual grant and discretionary funding programs, track awarded project funding, and provide project leadership to metropolitan and rural planning organizations. This role requires strong organizational and analytical skills to develop the Twelve-Year Program (TYP), Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), and Long-Range Transportation Plans (LRTP) for the Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations. In addition, you will provide regional operational oversight by attending meetings and developing management actions, serve on steering committees, and participate in statewide task forces as requested.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00104426) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 District 10-0. 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional transportation planning or transportation programming experience do you possess?

+ A. 1 or more years

+ B. Less than 1 year

+ C. None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in transportation planning, transportation programming, or transportation management? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ A. 30 or more credits

+ B. 15 but less than 30 credits

+ C. Less than 15 credits

+ D. None

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTS PROJECT OR PLANNING MEETINGSConducts project or planning meetings with internal and external staff members and other interested parties to gather requirements, understand the business need, and document necessary aspects of each assigned transportation research project.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting transportation planning meetings with interested parties to DETERMINE the needs and aspects of the projects.

+ B. I have experience conducting transportation planning meetings with interested parties to GATHER OR SHARE information regarding the project.

+ C. I have experience SCHEDULING transportation planning meetings with interested parties and documenting the project discussions.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience conducting or scheduling meetings.

+ Your experience determining project needs, gathering or sharing project information, or documenting project discussions.

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYZE DATAAnalyzes financial information in contracts, work purchase orders, funding requests, and project fiscal issues to ensure accuracy and fiscal compliance for assigned transportation research projects. Identifies project deficiencies and makes recommendations for revisions on scopes, schedules, and budgets for management purposes.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing financial information in contracts, work purchase orders, funding requests, or project fiscal issues to ensure accuracy or fiscal compliance. I identified deficiencies and made recommendations for revisions.

+ B. I have experience analyzing project data NOT RELATED to financial information to ensure accuracy or compliance. I identified deficiencies and made recommendations for revisions.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or statistics.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

10

.In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of data you analyzed.

+ Your experience identifying deficiencies and recommending revisions.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATIONProvides technical assistance and consultation to public officials, regional or county planners, contractors, program managers, and the public on the development, scope, and evaluation of transportation programs, projects, plans, and budgets.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation to others regarding transportation programs, projects, plans, or budgets.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation to others regarding programs, projects, plans, or budgets NOT RELATED TO transportation.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communication.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom.

+ The topic(s) of the assistance provided.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITE AND EDIT REPORTSWrites and edits project status reports, procedural manuals, and other documents for the department, bureau, and others as requested.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing and editing reports, manuals, or other documents. I WAS responsible for the final content of these documents.

+ B. I have experience drafting or editing reports, manuals, or other documents. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for the final content of these documents.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing or creative writing.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of documents you wrote or edited.

+ The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov