Remote-Friendly Intermodal Transportation Planner — GIS & Policy

Michigan Department of Transportation; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner to research, develop, and evaluate state and federal policy proposals that guide MDOT decision makers. The role includes GIS support for planning efforts and data processing for ISU initiatives.

The position also involves preparing written materials, presentations, and analyses, and coordinating databases to support transportation projects across MDOT. Remote work consideration may be available under established limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits in planning, GIS, or related fields.
• Transportation Planner 9 has no specific type or amount required; Planner 10 requires 1 year of relevant experience; Planner P11 requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and evaluate state and federal policy proposals to support MDOT decision makers.
• Provide GIS support for transportation planning efforts and activities.
• Develop written materials, PowerPoint presentations, and data analyses for initiatives and staff.
• Assist with database, spreadsheet development, and customer support for ISU initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 30 credits

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner to research, develop, and evaluate state and federal policy proposals that guide MDOT decision makers. The role includes GIS support for planning efforts and data processing for ISU initiatives.

The position also involves preparing written materials, presentations, and analyses, and coordinating databases to support transportation projects across MDOT. Remote work consideration may be available under established limits.