Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee

Full Job Description

Are you eager to embark on a challenging and rewarding career in the field of transportation planning? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is searching for a driven and analytical individual to apply for the position of Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee. In this role, you will assist the Ports Program Manager within the Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports, and Waterways. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in a training program that will provide you with invaluable experience and set the stage for a successful career. Seize this chance to join our esteemed team of professionals—apply today!

Requirements

As a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee, you will assist the Ports Program Manager in managing grants and overseeing publicly funded port projects. Your role will include supporting the execution of port and private terminal initiatives financed by the Multimodal Transportation Program. Key responsibilities will involve analyzing transportation data related to port, rail, and intermodal freight, assessing their impact on economic development and transportation technology. You will also conduct data analysis and reporting for federally and state-funded rail and port projects, as well as perform research to prepare documents such as papers, speeches, and fact sheets for presentations by the Ports Manager or bureau director. Additionally, this position offers opportunities to engage in various meetings, seminars, and committees focused on port and rail issues. A strong understanding of performance metrics, policies, and program guidelines is crucial for effectively implementing recommendations and addressing inquiries from both the agency and external stakeholders.

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

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.

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.

Additional 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.