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DOT Careers in Demand

"An air traffic controller holds an iPad"The mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure America has the safest, most efficient transportation system in the world, which boosts our economic productivity and global competitiveness and enhances the quality of life in communities both rural and urban.

USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy

The United States Department of Transportation National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) outlines the Department’s comprehensive approach to significantly reducing serious injuries and deaths on our Nation’s highways, roads, and streets.

This is the first step in working toward an...

Pay and Benefits

Compensation

Compensation “pay” for job opportunities within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is determined by the pay plan under which the position is classified. Most DOT job opportunities are classified under the General Schedule (GS) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA...

Post-Crash Care

Our ability to save lives does not end when a crash occurs. Appropriate medical care for people injured in a crash to prevent their injuries from becoming fatal is critical. The timely arrival of emergency responders and well-trained Emergency Medical Services clinicians is a major factor ensuring...