Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Road Network Unit) - Transportation Planning
About The Position
This position performs research, coordination, development, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in support of the Road Network Unit’s responsibility to manage, maintain, and deliver Michigan’s Linear Referencing System (LRS). It also supports the preparation and maintenance of Michigan Department of Transportation business data and LRS process documentation, as well as editing and validating related geospatial data. Additional duties include creating geospatial-related web content, such as dashboards, and maintaining SharePoint web pages. The position is offered at the Transportation Planner 9, 10, or P11 level, with the qualified level determined based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester credits (45 term credits) in one or a combination of the following areas: 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.
- Transportation Planner 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
- Transportation Planner 10: One year of professional experience in planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems, equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.
- Transportation Planner P11: Two years of professional experience in planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.
- Attach a detailed résumé and cover letter.
- If applicable, attach official college transcripts and/or a foreign degree evaluation. Applicants with foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
- Newly hired state employees must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
- MDOT does not sponsor visa applications.
Responsibilities
- Research, coordinate, develop, and implement GIS technology supporting the Road Network Unit’s management, maintenance, and delivery of Michigan’s Linear Referencing System.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of MDOT business data and LRS process documentation.
- Edit and validate related geospatial data.
- Create geospatial-related web content, including dashboards.
- Maintain SharePoint web pages.
Benefits
- Information about employee benefits is available at the State of Michigan employee benefits and retirement program websites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
