Transportation Planning Specialist 13 (Congestion Management) Transportation Planning

Job Description

Join the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today and make a meaningful impact on Michigans transportation future. This position will support Michigans metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) explore transportation data and contribute to project teams. Your role will be crucial in measuring and monitoring the congestion and reliability on our statewide roadway system. Youll work closely with MPOs and others at MDOT to support transportation planning efforts throughout Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for data analysis
• Analyze speed data and integrate travel demand forecasting outputs to inform transportation planning
• Measure and monitor congestion and reliability on the statewide roadway network
• Identify potential roadway congestion and reliability concerns
• Collaborate with MPOs on their congestion management process and
• Work with a team of planners and engineers on statewide regional and corridor-level projects.

As a Transportation Planning Specialist in MDOTs Urban Travel Analysis Unit you will be joining a team that appreciates your skills and dedication.

At MDOT we invest in our team members growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development resources. Youll be part of a supportive and stimulating environment where your dedication and collaborative mindset are valued.

At the Bureau of Transportation Planning (BTP) our mission is to connect people communities and the economy through efficient and safe transportation. We promote a positive and diverse work environment celebrating successes and fostering growth among our employees.

Take the next step in your career and help us enhance Michigans transportation systems.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planning Specialist 13 position.

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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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Experience and Education

Education

Possession of a bachelors degree 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 data science geography geographic/geospatial information systems logistics and/or supply chain management or economics.

Experience

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner including two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach one example of your professional or academic writing and one example of a presentation you have created. These samples should demonstrate your ability to explain technical analytical or planning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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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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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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