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Strategies for Recruiting Engineers, Technicians, IT, Other Professionals

NCHRP SYNTHESIS 323: Recruiting and Retaining Individuals in State Transportation Agencies

StateEmployeeTypeSpecial CompensationSpecial BonusSpecial BenefitsEducation ReimbursementSchedule FlexibilityTrainingRecognition ProgramsProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DuesMentoringEmployment IssuesRelocation AssistanceReclassificationSuccession PlanningRecruitment ProgramDiversityOther
AREngineer Special salary schedule    Master's degree program Engineering Intern program         
ARIT        Intern program         
CAEngineer     Telecommuting  Mandatory Rotational Program for all new engineers (civil)      Hire above minimum for extraordinary qualifications; Out-of-state recruiting; Internet testing  
CAIT               Internet testing  
CAOther               Campus recruitment combined with frequent testing; Internet testing  
CATechnician              Quarterly testing  
COEngineer Increased salary      Increased promotion opportunities         
COIT Increased salary                
COOther Depending on the position, there are increased salary opportunities      Depending on the position, there are increased promotion opportunities         
CTEngineer               Internet posting; On-campus recruitment; Career fairs  
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