Transportation Planning Specialist — Data, Funding & Outreach

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Planning Specialist to help shape transportation plans, analyze data, support planning teams, and learn new skills. Join a mission-driven team that improves travel across the Commonwealth.

The role includes coordinating funding details, updating planning databases, and preparing reports for decision makers. Telework may be available part-time with on-site option in Dunmore, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, planning, computer science or geography.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Develop funding plans and collect planning data for transportation projects.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and validate transportation information to support planning decisions.
• System Management: Update planning databases and prepare reports for agency personnel.
• Funding Support: Coordinate funding details with project managers and track project cash flow.
• Public Outreach: Attend meetings with officials and community groups to share program information.
• Report Development: Prepare written and oral reports for decision makers on project status and needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Project coordination

Public outreach

Report writing

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Planning

Computer Science

Geography

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Planning Specialist to help shape transportation plans, analyze data, support planning teams, and learn new skills. Join a mission-driven team that improves travel across the Commonwealth.

The role includes coordinating funding details, updating planning databases, and preparing reports for decision makers. Telework may be available part-time with on-site option in Dunmore, PA.