Associate Transportation Planner

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

8d • $5,527 - $8,568 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking an Associate Transportation Planner for the Statewide Policy & Planning Section / Transportation Planning Unit in Salem. The role contributes to statewide planning initiatives by using data, information, and research to advance ODOT’s mission and strengthen Oregon’s multimodal transportation system. The planner works with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external partners on planning, outreach, research, and implementation activities. The position requires working in the office at least eight times per year or as needed for in-person events.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job; or a bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography, or a related field and one year of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job; or a relevant master’s degree; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge and understanding of transportation and planning concepts.
• Experience working with groups of people on politically sensitive topics.
• Experience interpreting state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to solve problems through a transparent process.

Responsibilities

• Develop components of long-range, multimodal transportation plans.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret policy and data.
• Write and edit reports, briefs, and technical materials.
• Create guidance documents and track planning implementation.
• Coordinate outreach with internal and external partners and track key deliverables.
• Lead and assist with planning outreach and information distribution.
• Organize Planning’s websites, link related policies, improve navigation, and coordinate updates with the Web Coordinator/designer.
• Maintain key planning records and project documentation.
• Represent ODOT in meetings with internal and external partners.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid leave.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
• Salary range increases by 6% for participating PERS members or once an employee becomes PERS eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level