Transportation Community Planner (Entry-Level)

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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Transportation Community Planners (GS-0020-07/09/11/12 - from $49,025 to $140,713 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814379300 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 11/21/2025 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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The selectee oversees and administers transportation planning programs and activities for the development of transportation plans and work products that lead to implementable transportation projects or programs. The incumbent provides guidance to FHWA, State Departments of Transportation, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and local government officials regarding assigned areas of FHWA's Transportation Planning Program.

As a Transportation Community Planner, you will:

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to FHWA staff and state Department of Transportation and MPO staffs on current Federal planning requirements, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Oversee the development of transportation planning processes, programs and products and assess the adequacy of State and/or Metropolitan Planning processes to meet Federal transportation planning requirements.
• Explain requirements, negotiate working agreements, exchange, and review information; and resolve problems with state Department of Transportation and/or MPO officials and other interested parties.
• Promote developing and applying strategic and effective transportation planning management systems and lead in the implementation of new transportation planning program requirements and best practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and system data.

The ideal candidate for this position has the skills and abilities to effectively represent FHWA to Federal, state, and local officials (and the public).

Additionally, the ideal candidate has good communication, negotiation, and partnering skills who desires to work in a challenging, complex, and innovative environment.

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These knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies serve as the foundation for the qualifications of this position:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Technical Credibility
• Compliance

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