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New Jersey Department of Transportation - Job Training Program or Employment Skills Training Program

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Program summary

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Planner Trainee.

Roles & job description

Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative transportation planning strategies, Utilize GIS software for spatial analysis and visualization to support informed decision - marking, communicate effectively with stakeholders through excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills, contribute to the development of technology - driven solutions to enhance workflows and operational efficiency, stay informed about industry trends and best practices in transportation planning, demonstrate problem - solving capabilities and willingness to explore and adopt new processes, procedures and workflows, engage in process improvements initiatives to address inefficiencies and propose solutions to optimize workflows.

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Eligibility notes

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the positionORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty - one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and planning law and administration. ORA valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners. OR Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Additional notes

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the positionORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty - one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and planning law and administration. ORA valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners. ORPossession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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