Transportation Planning Manager

Salary: $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-59070-11682
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Plng and Rsch
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 11682
Position Number: 00039414
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00085100
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Planning and Research
Worksite Address: 400 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
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THE POSITION


Are you ready to shape how Pennsylvania plans, maps, and manages its transportation future? The Transportation Planning Manager position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers the chance to lead important mapping and data projects that guide statewide planning. This role gives you the opportunity to work with advanced geospatial tools and a skilled team to support major transportation decisions. You will help create maps, evaluate data, and support long-range planning efforts that affect communities across the Commonwealth. Apply today to embark upon a rewarding career path with strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position manages geospatial, cartographic, and transportation planning activities to support statewide and regional planning programs. As a Transportation Planning Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Management: Guide the development and updating of statewide and metropolitan plans using geospatial analyses and planning data
• Staff Leadership: Oversee specialists who support transportation planning programs and related initiatives
• Geospatial Oversight: Manage the use of software tools to create, analyze, and maintain maps, graphics, and spatial data
• Data Coordination: Support the maintenance and integration of key transportation layers and statewide boundary information
• Technology Evaluation: Research and test geospatial technologies to support transportation planning and operational efficiency
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in committees, task forces, and work groups to support statewide and interstate coordination

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. 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Planning Specialist Supervisor 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


Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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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 many years of full-time professional transportation planning, transportation administration, or transportation engineering experience do you possess?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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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.
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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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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.

• A. 30 credits or more
• B. 15 but less than 30 credits
• C. Less than 15 credits
• D. None

08


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 question 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 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

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS PROJECT OR PLANNING MEETINGS Conducts project or planning meetings with internal and external staff members and other interested parties to gather requirements, understand the business need, and document necessary aspects of each assigned transportation research project. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting transportation planning meetings with interested parties to DETERMINE the needs and aspects of projects.
• B. I have experience conducting transportation planning meetings with interested parties to GATHER OR SHARE information regarding projects.
• C. I have experience SCHEDULING transportation planning meetings with interested parties and documenting the project discussions.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. Your experience conducting or scheduling meetings.
3. You experience determining project needs, gathering or sharing project information, or documenting project discussions.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT Develops and implements plans and scope of work for transportation projects and contracted work related to transportation research activities. This includes determining the scope of work; material, equipment, and budgetary needs; project specifications; and procedures. Monitors progress to ensure projects adhere to established timelines, guidelines, and budget restraints. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience DEVELOPING plans or scope of work for transportation projects. I determined material, equipment, personnel, or budgetary needs, and developed specifications, timelines, or processes.
• B. I have experience IMPLEMENTING plans or scope of work for transportation projects. I DID NOT develop the plans.
• C. I have experience developing or implementing plans NOT RELATED to transportation projects.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management, project planning and implementation, or contract compliance.
• E. I have NO experience or training 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 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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to developing or implementing plans or scope of work.
3. The type(s) or projects you developed or implemented.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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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.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DATA MANAGEMENT Collects, analyzes, and maintains spatial data such as boundary lines, coordinates, or mapping positions related to transportation planning and highway engineering projects to maintain accurate records. Creates visual displays utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) applications for internal and external parties. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience collecting, analyzing, AND maintaining spatial data related to transportation planning or highway engineering projects.
• B. I have experience collecting, analyzing, OR maintaining spatial data related to transportation planning or highway engineering projects.
• C. I have experience collecting, analyzing, or maintaining data NOT RELATED to transportation planning or highway engineering projects.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to spatial data collection or data management.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. Your experience collecting, analyzing, or maintaining data.
3. The type(s) of data or project(s).
4. The actual duties you performed.

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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.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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