In the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Transportation Planning (BTP), our success is powered by our devotion to serving and connecting people, communities and the economy through transportation. We strive to promote and encourage our employees' best qualities that cultivate a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue planning activities that lead to increased safety and efficiency on Michigan's highway structures for our families, friends, and co-workers through delivering successful ideas made in the workplace.
Our team is seeking a transportation planner to serve as a program manager or program coordinator, depending on qualifications. This position will manage the Mobility Program in the bureau's Program Monitoring Unit. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our core mission and exceeding the standards! As the mobility program coordinator within the BTP, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating Statewide Mobility Program target funding.
At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources, and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career, go the extra mile, and begin your journey with MDOT today.
As the next transportation planner, you will have opportunities to: Manage future Statewide Mobility Program target funding as the program coordinator. Work with modal offices and mobility specialists to develop Statewide Mobility Program goals, objectives, strategies, and policies in coordination with the MDOT regions and the Statewide Mobility Steering Team. Facilitate and/or participate on a subcommittee that is responsible for project selection and program guidance, ensuring federal-aid funding requirements are followed, and maintaining all pertinent guidance documents for the program. Monitor and report on the state's Highway Capital Outlay program, including trunkline modernization and major investment projects in cooperation and regular coordination with the Bureau of Development Office of Major Projects. Begin your journey with MDOT today!
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below:
This is currently a hybrid position. In-person work required at least twice a month with some in-person meetings also required. (This policy is subject to change at any time). Based on operational needs and within established limits, 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. Education 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, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.
NOTE: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining 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, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics by May 31, 2024. Experience Transportation Planner 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Transportation Planner 10
One year of professional experience in the planning and assessment of transportation planner systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.
Transportation Planner P11
Two years of professional experience in the planning and assessment of transportation planner systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.
Transportation Planner 12
Three years of professional experience in the planning and assessment of transportation planner systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11.
Project or Program Manager experience desired. Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
To be considered for this position you must: Complete the application entirely. Attach a cover letter and résumé. If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here 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. Failure to complete/attach any of the above listed items may result in your application being screened out of the hiring process. View the entire job specification at:
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 questions or exercises.
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