Planner I-IV

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DelDOT's planning team to influence community growth and enhance the transportation system in Delaware. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to develop sustainable planning strategies, requiring a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in planning functions.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• At least one year experience for Planner II, two years for Planner III, three years for Planner IV.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess data impacting transportation programs.
• Formulate plans to meet community needs and develop strategies for implementation.
• Build consensus with community leaders and educate the public.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Public engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Regional and Urban Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Geography

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Job description

Introduction

The mission of the Planning Division is to provide excellence in transportation through an inclusive and comprehensive transportation planning and permitting process that seeks solutions to the state's transportation needs by balancing safety, choice, environmental stewardship, economic development, financial accountability, and quality of life.
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Summary Statement

Join the State DOT’s long-range planning team to shape how communities grow and connect. This role works at the crossroads of land use and transportation—partnering with counties, towns, and regional agencies to support smart growth and coordinated planning. Build experience in policy, collaboration, and public engagement while helping deliver a more efficient, modern transportation system that serves the needs of Delaware’s communities now and in the years ahead.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.


Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Regional and Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.
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Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.
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Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
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Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.
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Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.
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Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.
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Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.�
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Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.
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Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.
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Design and manage the planning process.
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Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices and procedures of planning.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of problem formulation, research design, implementation and analysis.
Knowledge of analytical and evaluative modes.


JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

At least one year experience as a planner OR at least one year experience in a planning function.
Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
Experience as a project manager on a less complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).


JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

At least two years experience as a planner OR at least two years experience in a planning function.
Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
Experience as a project manager/leader on a complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).


JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner IV
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

At least three years experience as a planner OR at least three years experience in a planning function.
Experience in having responsibility for a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
Experience in serving as a subject matter expert in Transportation Planning.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.� You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�