Planning Specialist (Transportation Planning Specialist 1)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hiring a Planning Specialist (Transportation Planning Specialist 1) to support transportation planning and the development of plans that guide future projects and investments across the Commonwealth. The position gathers information, analyzes data, and helps prepare funding plans and reports for transportation projects. It also supports planning teams, project managers, agency personnel, officials, and community groups through coordination, reporting, and public outreach.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available from an approved location in Pennsylvania with a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If unable to telework, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Dunmore. Telework arrangements may change.

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.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education toward the minimum requirements, attach a copy of college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing funding plans and collecting planning data for transportation projects.
• Analyze and validate transportation information to support planning decisions.
• Update planning databases and prepare reports for agency personnel.
• Coordinate funding details with project managers and track project cash flow.
• Participate in meetings with officials and community groups to share program information.
• Prepare written and oral reports for decision makers on project status and needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level