Transportation Planning Specialist 1

JOB Start a meaningful career as a Transportation Planning Specialist 1 with the Department of Transportation. This role lets you work with project data, funding tools, and planning activities that keep important transportation projects moving forward. You will support partners, assist with project reviews, and help maintain accurate information across multiple systems. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys detail-focused work that makes a real impact.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position supports transportation planning and programming activities by assisting with funding actions, coordinating project data, and helping maintain regional planning efforts. Work includes tracking project information, supporting planning partners, and maintaining accurate records across multiple systems. As a Transportation Planning Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

Funding Coordination:

Support project funding adjustments, track awarded funds, and maintain accurate MPMS records

Data Support:

Extract, review, and update planning data using reports, mapping tools, and software systems

Planning Assistance:

Attend meetings, support planning partners, and assist with LRTP, TIP, and TYP development activities

Project Tracking:

Monitor project phases, update milestone dates, and maintain complete and correct MPMS information

Partner Communication:

Provide guidance to external partners and respond to project or MPMS related questions

Program Participation:

Serve on committees or task forces and support district efforts related to funding, classification, and capital planningInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employmentWork 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 upon successful completion of probationary period. 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 Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

SUPPLEMENTAL 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.