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DOT can offer you a challenging career opportunity in many areas. Listed below are DOT's mission-critical occupations. Most require U.S. citizenship and a college degree, or three years of progressive work experience. Please feel free to explore these occupations to find a job that best matches your skills, interests and experience. DOT also offers job opportunities in such areas as economics, procurement, budget, finance, civil rights, community planning, law, statistics and human resources management.
- Transportation Specialists are a unique group of employees who are keenly aware of the operations, facilities and practices of nationwide transportation carriers. As a Transportation Specialist, you will analyze, evaluate and/or provide advice on regulatory controls or pending legislation pertaining to the transportation industry.
- Air Traffic Controllers provide for the safe and orderly flow of air traffic, both in the air and on the ground. This definition may sound simple, but the job is highly complicated. Air Traffic Controllers are divided into three specializations: En Route, Flight Service and Towers.
- Whether you are interested in research and development, petroleum, construction, aeronautical or civil or industrial engineering, DOT offers unlimited opportunities for Engineers. DOT Engineers have access to the finest equipment and laboratories that are second-to-none.
- Aviation Safety Inspectors develop, administer and enforce safety regulations and standards for the production, operation, maintenance and/or modification of aircraft used in civil aviation.
- Advancing technology has made Information Technology Specialists indispensable. DOT relies on Information Technology Specialists to utilize the latest technology to manipulate, analyze and interpret vital transportation-related data and information.
- Rail Inspectors use their analytical, fact-finding and writing skills to inspect for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, rules and standards that ensure safe operating conditions for our nation's network of rail lines.
- Commercial motor carrier/trucking operations are one of the most highly visible facets of transportation because motorists share the road with truck drivers every day. Motor Carrier Safety Specialists are involved in a variety of activities related to promoting, monitoring and administering motor carrier safety programs. They may also develop Federal regulations and conduct economic impact and fuel tax usage analyses.
- Highway Safety Specialists provide technical, professional, analytical, investigative and administrative leadership related to safety management, transportation, commerce, data processing, business and other related fields.
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