Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee

THE POSITION Are you a driven and detail-oriented individual who is looking to help plan for a better future in Pennsylvania? If so, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee to join our dynamic team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in a range of intricate technical and business activities that facilitate transportation planning at PennDOT. Your responsibilities will include aiding in the creation and revision of statewide or metropolitan plans by conducting geospatial analyses of completed, ongoing, and proposed transportation projects, utilizing transportation planning, environmental, self-generated, and other pertinent data and information. 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 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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. * 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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: * Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. EXAMINATION 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much college level coursework have you completed toward a major in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, or geography? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. * A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher * Expect to complete a Bachelor's degree within 3 months * 90 credits or more * 60 but less than 90 credits * A conferred Associate's degree * 30 but less than 60 credits * Less than 30 credits * None 02 If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, or geography, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box. 03 How many years of full-time technical or higher level experience do you possess in the field of civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, or geography? * 4 years or more * 3 but less than 4 years * 2 but less than 3 years * 1 but less than 2 years * Less than 1 year * None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 INSTRUCTIONS: You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. * Yes 06 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS PROJECT OR PLANNING MEETINGS Conducts project or planning meetings with contractors, consultants, planners, other agencies, private businesses, and other interested parties to gather requirements, understand the business need, and document necessary aspects of the project. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. * A. I have work experience ORGANIZING AND LEADING project or planning meetings with contractors, designers, local officials, and other interested parties. * B. I have work experience PARTICIPATING, as a team member, in project or planning meetings with contractors, designers, local officials, and other interested parties. * C. I have ATTENDED AND OBSERVED project or planning meetings with contractors, designers, local officials, and other interested parties. * D. I have no experience related to this work behavior. 07 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The type(s) of meetings you attended, participated in, organized or led. * Your actual duties. * Your level of responsibility. 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMPILES, TESTS, FORMATS, AND ANALYZES SPATIAL DATA Compiles, tests, and formats, engineering, socio-economic and environmental spatial data from transportation studies. Analyzes the data to determine data patterns, relationships, and estimates to provide to business and planning partners for use in the planning and development of bridges, roadways, rail, airport, transit and other transportation projects. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. * A. I have work experience compiling, testing, and formatting transportation SPATIAL data. I ANALYZED the data to determine data patterns, relationships or estimates. * B. I have work experience compiling, testing and formatting ANY data. I ANALYZED the data to determine data patterns, relationships, or estimates. * C. I have work experience compiling, testing and formatting ANY data. I did NOT analyze the data to determine data patterns, relationships, or estimates. * D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Data Analysis, Algebra, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Logical and Deductive Reasoning, Project Management, Computer Technology, Information Management, Information Technology, or Database Management. * E. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The type(s) of data you compiled, tested, formatted or analyzed (spatial or non-spatial). * Your actual duties related to data (compiled, tested, formatted, analyzed). * The purpose for which you compiled, tested, formatted or analyzed data. * Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - GENERATES GIS RELATED OUTPUT Utilizes GIS applications to generate GIS related output such as maps, charts, graphics, websites and other visualizations for customers involved in transportation planning projects. Levels of Performance * A. I have utilized GIS applications to GENERATE GIS related output such as maps, charts, graphics, websites, and other visualizations. * B. I have college-level coursework in Geographic Information Systems/Analysis, Geospatial Technologies, or Spatial Data Visualization. * C. I have utilized GIS applications to VIEW SPATIAL DATA. I have NOT generated GIS related output. * D. I have no education or experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 3. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name of the employer where you gained this experience. * Your actual duties related to utilizing GIS applications. * Your level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

Created: 2024-10-31