Transportation Planning Specialist 13 (Congestion Management) - Transportation Planning

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Transportation Planning Specialist 13 will support Michigan’s metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), explore transportation data, and contribute to project teams. The role measures and monitors congestion and reliability on Michigan’s statewide roadway system and works with MPOs and MDOT colleagues to support transportation planning throughout the state.

The position is part of MDOT’s Urban Travel Analysis Unit and works with planners and engineers on statewide, regional, and corridor-level projects. The Bureau of Transportation Planning’s mission is to connect people, communities, and the economy through efficient and safe transportation. MDOT describes its work environment as positive, diverse, supportive, and stimulating, and offers continuous learning and professional development resources.

Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits. Applicants must provide one professional or academic writing sample and one presentation they created, demonstrating the ability to explain technical, analytical, or planning concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, physical; criminal and driving records may also be checked. MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester credits (45 term credits) in one or a combination of 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.
• Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12.
• Provide one professional or academic writing sample and one presentation created by the applicant, demonstrating the ability to explain technical, analytical, or planning concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Newly hired state employees must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical before appointment.
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for data analysis.
• Analyze speed data and integrate travel demand forecasting outputs to inform transportation planning.
• Measure and monitor congestion and reliability on the statewide roadway network.
• Identify potential roadway congestion and reliability concerns.
• Collaborate with MPOs on their congestion management process.
• Work with planners and engineers on statewide, regional, and corridor-level projects.

Benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development resources.
• Employee benefits information is available through the State of Michigan employee benefits and retirement links.

What This Job Offers

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