Transportation Planning Specialist 1
About The Position
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. 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.
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.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Support project funding adjustments, track awarded funds, and maintain accurate MPMS records
- Extract, review, and update planning data using reports, mapping tools, and software systems
- Attend meetings, support planning partners, and assist with LRTP, TIP, and TYP development activities
- Monitor project phases, update milestone dates, and maintain complete and correct MPMS information
- Provide guidance to external partners and respond to project or MPMS related questions
- Serve on committees or task forces and support district efforts related to funding, classification, and capital planning
Benefits
- Telework may be available part-time after probationary period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
