Transportation Planning Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Planning Manager to lead the development and oversight of statewide transportation planning systems, data, and reports. You will guide long-term planning efforts, supervise staff, and coordinate with technical teams to support system enhancements and reporting needs.

The role involves preparing briefings for department leadership, ensuring data integrity and compliance, and coordinating with partners across the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• One year as a Transportation Planning Specialist Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• 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)
• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and oversight of transportation planning systems, data, and reports that guide statewide programs
• 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 the 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science, or geography

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role that shapes the future of Pennsylvania's transportation systems as a Transportation Planning Manager with the Department of Transportation. This position offers the chance to guide major programs and ensure the accuracy of essential transportation data and reports. You will help drive long-term planning efforts that support communities across the Commonwealth. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and strong decision making.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads the development and oversight of transportation planning systems, data, and reports that guide statewide programs. As a Transportation Planning Manager, you will perform the following duties:

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

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.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

• 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.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.