Associate Transportation Planner

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Policy, Data & Analysis Division seeks an Associate Transportation Planner to advance statewide planning initiatives. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to analyze data and develop long-range multimodal plans for Oregon.

You will support planning efforts by writing and editing reports, coordinating outreach, and maintaining planning records to help communities and the economy thrive.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job.
• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field.
• Master's degree in community, urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range, multi-modal transportation plan components.
• 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 while tracking key deliverables.
• Lead and assists with planning outreach and information distribution.
• Organizes Planning’s websites, links related policies, improves navigation, and coordinates updates with the Web Coordinator/designer.
• Maintain key planning records and project documentation.
• Represent ODOT in meetings with internal and external partners.
• In office a minimum of 8 times per year or as needed for in-person events.

Skills

Planning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field

Master's degree in community, urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field

Equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience

Job description

Planner 2 - Associate Transportation Planner

Oregon Department of Transportation

Policy, Data & Analysis Division

The Statewide Policy & Planning Section / Transportation Planning Unit

Salem

Initial Posting Date

10/22/2026

Application Deadline

11/05/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$5,527 - $8,568

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Associate Transportation Planner

The Role

We are seeking an associate transportation planner to work on key planning initiatives statewide. In this role, you will work across projects using data, information and research to help advance ODOT’s mission. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to planning efforts that strengthen Oregon’s transportation system that are essential.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

• Develop long-range, multi-modal transportation plan components.
• 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 while tracking key deliverables.
• Lead and assists with planning outreach and information distribution.
• Organizes Planning’s websites, links related policies, improves navigation, and coordinates updates with the Web Coordinator/designer.
• Maintain key planning records and project documentation.
• Represent ODOT in meetings with internal and external partners.
• In office a minimum of 8 times per year or as needed for in-person events.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

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 master's degree in community, urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field;

OR An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

What We’d Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

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

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff...We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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