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Special Hiring Authorities & Federal Hiring Paths

Explore Different Ways to Join DOT

There is more than one way to begin or continue a federal career.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) uses a variety of special hiring authorities and federal hiring paths to connect qualified applicants with opportunities that support our mission to deliver a safe, efficient, accessible, and innovative transportation system for the American people.

Depending on your background or eligibility, additional hiring options may be available to:

P3 Term Sheet Example

This document provides an example template for a public-private partnership (P3) established as part of the AGCC initiative. It is intended to be an example only to demonstrate the types of terms that may be included in such an agreement. Use of this template is not required.

U.S. DOT Hosts 2026 SMART Stage 1 Grantee Summit

Summit Overview: On July 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation held its 4th annual Stage 1 Grantee Summit for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants program. The Summit was held at U.S. DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC, with nearly 200 participants...