Transportation Planning Specialist

Job TitleMaine Department of TransportationSalary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year (Salary Schedule)Office/Bureau: Bureau of PlanningOpening Date: June 29, 2026Closing Date: July 14, 2026Job DescriptionThis is professional services work in overseeing and providing comprehensive planning, research, evaluation, and policy development services to the Department of Transportation. Responsibilities focus on coordinating and supervising the planning and administrative activities of a unit, or providing direction, facilitation, technical assistance and/or specialization. Supervision may be exercised over professional and technical personnel. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level by its responsibility for being the Department's key point of contact to various large and multifaceted regional planning agencies and federal entities and providing them with direction, technical assistance and/or specialization, and support; or by its responsibility for coordinating highly specialized planning activities in a specific transportation field.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 InstructionsInterested applicants need to apply online by 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io 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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.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 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.Thinking about applying?Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.