Transportation Planning Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Planning Manager leads the development and oversight of transportation planning systems, data, and reports that guide statewide programs. The role directs management and improvement of statewide transportation data, reports, and planning systems; coordinates between planning staff and technical teams on system enhancements and reporting needs; and guides staff who develop programs and provide training and support to planning partners. The manager also oversees administration and user support for the Multi-modal Project Management System, ensures project, financial, and planning data is accurate, current, and compliant with regulations, and prepares reports, briefings, and recommendations for department leadership and partners.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. An alternate work schedule may be available. Part-time telework may be available for employees with a securely configured high-speed internet connection who work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; otherwise, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework eligibility may change.

Requirements

• One year as a Transportation Planning Specialist Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional transportation planning, transportation administration, or transportation engineering 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.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the management and improvement of statewide transportation data, reports, and planning systems.
• Liaise between planning staff and technical teams to support system enhancements and reporting needs.
• Guide staff who develop programs and provide training and support to planning partners.
• Oversee administration and user support of the Multi-modal Project Management System.
• Ensure project, financial, and planning data is accurate, current, and compliant with regulations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for department leadership and partners.

What This Job Offers

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