Transportation Planning Manager 14 (Statewide Asset Management Coordination Unit Supervisor)

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position plays a key role in advancing Michigan’s transportation asset management efforts. You’ll lead a team dedicated to coordinating statewide data, supporting local and regional partners, and ensuring that asset management practices are aligned across the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan’s many road-owning agencies. If you’re ready to influence policy, strengthen statewide collaboration and support data-driven planning and investment decisions, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planning Manager 14 position. For additional information, please see the links below: Transportation Planning Manager 14 Position Description All about MDOT Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc . The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.
Five years of professional experience in the field of transportation planning equivalent to a Transportation Planner or Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12 or Transportation Engineer 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planning Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.
In one page or less attach a written response, describing your experience with transportation asset management, particularly as it relates to coordinating with the Transportation Asset Management Council, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, or local road-owning agencies.
Attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application, if applicable.
Have academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents if possessing foreign degrees.

Responsibilities

Lead a team dedicated to coordinating statewide data.
Support local and regional partners.
Ensure that asset management practices are aligned across the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan’s many road-owning agencies.
Influence policy.
Strengthen statewide collaboration.
Support data-driven planning and investment decisions.