Transportation Planner -P11; Intermodal Services Unit; Bureau of Transportation Planning

Job Description

This position researches, develops, and evaluates state and federal policy and legislative and other proposals that support the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) decision makers at the highest level. The position provides specific support to staff on active transportation policy, planning and related topics as well as technical (Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) support for transportation planning efforts, undertaken by staff within the Division.

Additional tasks related to active transportation and GIS include data collection and processing, the development of written materials, PowerPoint presentations, database/customer support and spreadsheet development and analysis for initiatives and activities within but not limited to the Intermodal Services Unit (ISU).

This position researches, develops, and evaluates state and federal policy and legislative and other proposals that support the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) decision makers at the highest level. The position provides specific support to staff on active transportation policy, planning and related topics as well as technical (Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) support for transportation planning efforts, undertaken by staff within the Division.

Additional tasks related to active transportation and GIS include data collection and processing, the development of written materials, PowerPoint presentations, database/customer support and spreadsheet development and analysis for initiatives and activities within but not limited to the Intermodal Services Unit (ISU).

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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: planning (city, community, environmental, regional, and/or urban), environmental studies and/or sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.

Two years of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview…