Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Road Network Unit) - Transportation Planning

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan (MDOT) seeks a Transportation Planner to support Geographic Information Systems and the Linear Referencing System (LRS) for the state. You will help manage geospatial data, create dashboards, and maintain SharePoint pages across the Road Network Unit.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in planning, GIS, geography, or related fields. Compensation aligns with Transportation Planner 9–11 levels, and positions may involve pre-employment checks and background screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester credits in planning, environmental studies, GIS, geography, or related fields.
• Experience requirements vary by level (9, 10, P11) and are described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement GIS technology for the LRS statewide.
• Create geospatial web content, dashboards, and maintain SharePoint pages.
• Prepare and maintain MDOT business data and geospatial data validation/editing.

Skills

Geographic Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning / GIS / geography or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

This position performs duties relating to research, coordination, development, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in support of the Road Network Unit’s (RNU’s) responsibility to manage, maintain, and deliver the Linear Referencing System (LRS) for the state of Michigan. This position also supports the preparation and maintenance of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) business data, LRS process documentation, and the editing and validation of related geospatial data. Further duties include the creation of geospatial-related web content to include dashboards and maintenance of SharePoint web pages.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Planner 9-P11 position description
• All about MDOT

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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree 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, environmental sciences, engineering, statistics, mathematics, data science, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

Experience

Transportation Planner 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Planner 10

One year of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.

Transportation Planner P11

Two years of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript). Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• Attach a detailed résumé and cover letter.

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [e-mail].