Transportation Planning Specialist

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..Maine Department of Transportation Salary : $58,801.60 - $82,555.20 per year Office/Bureau :
Bureau of Planning Opening Date :
September 28, 2026

Closing Date:
October 28, 2026

Job Description:

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.

Typical Duties:

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.

This unique position requires a person who has significant personal computer skills, experience with public works projects on a local, State, or contractor level; the ability to deal with all types of people; and the ambition and desire to accept challenges, meet deadlines, and maintain a steady pace.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.).Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the  Apply for this Opening/Apply Now  button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at  or via email Why join our team?

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…