Transportation Planner 9-P11 - Bureau of Development
About The Position
This position is responsible for reviewing and approving environmental clearance documents prepared by Local Agencies statewide and ensures that the projects comply with the National Environmental Policy Act’s (NEPA’s) mandate by identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential impacts from proposed transportation projects. This position works with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) section, Environmental Services Section (ESS) staff, and local government officials to coordinate the environmental clearance process, including identifying opportunities to integrate changes and environmental requirements into transportation planning. This position also includes providing technical assistance, responding to inquiries and concerns, and assisting with LAP environmental data and record management. It also involves supporting the management and analysis of Planning Studies and other studies related to Local Agency project development activities and NEPA support. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major 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, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.
- Transportation Planner 9: No specific type or amount is required.
- Transportation Planner 10: One year of professional experience in the 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 the 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 copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
- Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
- Submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to appointment.
- Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and approving environmental clearance documents prepared by Local Agencies statewide.
- Ensuring projects comply with the National Environmental Policy Act’s (NEPA’s) mandate by identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential impacts from proposed transportation projects.
- Coordinating the environmental clearance process with MDOT LAP section, ESS staff, and local government officials.
- Identifying opportunities to integrate changes and environmental requirements into transportation planning.
- Providing technical assistance, responding to inquiries and concerns.
- Assisting with LAP environmental data and record management.
- Supporting the management and analysis of Planning Studies and other studies related to Local Agency project development activities and NEPA support.
Benefits
- For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
