Active Transportation Planner (Administrator V)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Anne Arundel County, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking an Active Transportation Planner (Administrator V) for its Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO). This position is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing key departmental initiatives related to the promotion of active transportation. The role ensures requirements for transparency, design review, and performance measurements are met, and oversees the Department’s Bikeways Grant Program and potential future local match grant programs. The current vacancy is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County) and may offer a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site hours. MDOT provides a generous and competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Two (2) years of which must have included professional program or project management experience in transportation or land use planning, public policy or design.
At least one (1) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity or with responsibility for managing a planning program or project, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to work in teams as well as independently with attention to detail.
Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) programs, such as ArcGIS Desktop, to develop maps for transportation and land use planning.
Two (2) years of experience working in the Federal, State, or local Government.

Nice To Haves

Interest in promoting active transportation.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and track plans, projects, and programs to support multimodal connectivity and transportation alternatives.
Conduct research, provide analysis, and develop mapping tools/protocols to inform performance-based planning and MDOT’s participation in various designated programs.
Draft various types of correspondence to support office initiatives.
Evaluate proposed legislation, plans, design documents, and funding proposals for consistency with relevant standards, applicability to state and local contexts, and potential to advance Departmental goals.
Develop, track, and execute grant agreements to address needs and protect interests of federal, state, and local agencies in coordination with local jurisdictions and MDOT’s Office of Attorney General.
Organize outreach and education strategies.