Department of Transportation: Federal Jobs Overview
DOT ensures a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets Federal government’s vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. The Department is currently focusing the majority of its hiring efforts to fill thousands vacant air traffic controller positions throughout the country.
== Number of Employees ==
52,273
== Career Fields ==
Transportation
Engineering
Administration / Program Management
Accounting and Budget
Legal
== Engage == ==
==== Future Hiring Projections (FY 2007-09) ==
6,970
== Top Five Occupations ==
Air Traffic Controller (15,004) – through 2016
Transportation Safety Inspector (4,300)
Engineer (900)
Transportation Specialist (450)
Program Manager (360)
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== Current Vacancies ==
Click here for a current list of DOT vacancies.
== Source ==
Partnership for Public Service, Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America, 2007.
