Transportation Planning Specialist

Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) salary: $58,801.60 - $82,555.20 per year

Office/Bureau:
Bureau of Planning

Opening Date:
September 28, 2026

Closing Date:
October 28, 2026

This is professional services work in overseeing and providing comprehensive training, technical assistance and education for Maine’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) otherwise known as the Maine Local Roads Center (MLRC).

The position provides technical assistance and training to Maine’s municipal local road officials.

• Planning, developing, coordinating presenters and conducting workshops for local road officials.
• Providing daily technical assistance on many road subjects by phone or email.
• Developing specific computer programs and providing technical support for them.
• Assisting with writing and producing a statewide newsletter for local road officials in addition to our MLRC website occasionally participating in National, Regional, and local meetings and conferences concerning MLRC activities.

• An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field as necessary (i.e. environmental planning, economic planning, historic preservation, etc.).

• 13 paid holidays.
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave. Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.

Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.…