Transportation Planning Specialist Supervisor

Salary: $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2025-22372-11681
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Plng and Rsch
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 11681
Position Number: 00083144
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B5
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00085100
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Planning and Research
Worksite Address: 400 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Email: ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION
If you possess a passion for data analysis and are interested in a challenging and fulfilling career in transportation planning, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has an exciting prospect for you. In this position, you will provide technical assistance to the Bureau of Planning and Research's Geographic Information Services (GIS) Division. We invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity to engage with complex projects that shape the future of transportation infrastructure.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Transportation Planning Specialist Supervisor, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of data for transportation planning and highway engineering, including desktop and web base maps, and data layers. You will also supervise the coordination, preparation, and presentation of data required for transportation planning and programming functions; supervise the management and execution of emerging geospatial technologies and techniques; oversee the testing of new GIS software packages, technologies, and versions in preparation for implementation; and supervise support, technical assistance, and troubleshooting through service desk activities for Central Office bureaus and districts.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, after successful completion of a 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 Harrisburg.
• This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS) after successful completion of a probationary period.
• 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:

• One year as a Transportation Planning Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years 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.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Planning Specialist 1 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

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.
03

How many years of full-time transportation planning or transportation programming experience do you possess?

• 2 or more 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

How much graduate coursework have you completed in planning, transportation administration, or transportation engineering??

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 and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• 30 or more credits
• 15 but less than 30 credits
• Less than 15 credits
• None

06

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.

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• Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS PROJECT OR PLANNING MEETINGS
Conducts transportation planning or highway engineering project 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" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting transportation planning or highway engineering project meetings with interested parties to determine the needs of the project and make project planning decisions.
• B. I have experience conducting transportation planning or highway engineering project meetings with interested parties to gather or share information regarding the project.
• C. I have experience coordinating/scheduling transportation planning or highway engineering project meetings with interested parties and documenting the project discussions.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 actual duties you performed related to conducting transportation planning or highway engineering project meetings including the types of audiences.

Your level of responsibility.

09

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 for use by business and planning partners in the development of bridges, roadways, rail, airport, transit, and other transportation projects..

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience compiling, testing, and formatting SPATIAL data. I ANALYZED the data to determine data patterns, relationships, or estimates.
• B. I have experience compiling, testing, OR formatting spatial OR non-spatial data. I ANALYZED the data to determine data patterns, relationships, or estimates.
• C. I have experience compiling, testing, OR formatting spatial or non-spatial data to verify accuracy or input into a database.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, algebra, statistics, economics, finance, logical and deductive reasoning, information management, or database management.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 actual duties you performed related to compiling, testing, or formatting spatial or non-spatial data.

Your experience determining data patterns, relationships, estimates, or verifying/inputting data.

11

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(s)

Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - GENERATES GIS RELATED OUTPUT
Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to create maps, charts, graphics, websites, and other visualizations for customers involved in transportation planning projects.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience utilizing GIS applications to CREATE maps, charts, graphics, websites, or other visualizations.
• B. I have experience utilizing GIS applications to VIEW SPATIAL DATA. I have NOT created maps, charts, graphics, websites, or other visualizations.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to geographic information systems/analysis, geospatial technologies, or spatial data visualization.
• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 actual duties you performed related to utilizing GIS applications to create visualizations or view data.

14

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(s)

Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question