Transportation Planner Series - Local Program

Posting closes 08/10/2026

Note for internal applicants:
Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location :
St. Louis District Office
- Local Programs - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Programmer. Primary duties include closely working with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system.

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Posting closes 08/10/2026

Note for internal applicants:
Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location :
St. Louis District Office
- Local Programs - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Programmer. Primary duties include closely working with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system.

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Posting closes 08/10/2026

Note for internal applicants:
Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location :
St. Louis District Office
- Local Programs - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Programmer. Primary duties include closely working with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system.

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Studies objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects.
• Conducts research to gather information, reviews information to ensure validity of materials, and prepares analyses of the collected data.
• Develops recommendations and prepares projected data; maintains programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public; provides assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
• Administers federal funds for various projects, including reviewing program requirements, documents and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds.

• Bachelor’s Degree:
  Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.

• Job requires occasional,…