Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Urban Travel Analysis) - Transportation Planning

Michigan Department of Transportation; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner to support urban travel analysis within the Urban Travel Analysis Unit. The role involves working with MPOs, analyzing transportation data, and contributing to travel demand models while supporting planning efforts for Michigan’s urban regions.

The position emphasizes data-driven forecasting, socioeconomic trend analysis, and collaboration across MDOT teams.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree with extensive coursework in planning or related fields.
• Experience in transportation planning, mapping or assessment of systems.
• Ability to analyze socioeconomic trends for metropolitan planning.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS and statistical tools for data analysis.
• Analyze socioeconomic data to inform transportation planning.
• Build and refine travel demand models.
• Collaborate with MPOs on long-range transportation plans.
• Identify potential roadway capacity issues.
• Perform regional and project-level forecasting.

Skills

GIS

Statistical analysis

Travel demand modeling

Data analysis

Collaboration with MPOs

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Statistical tools

Job description

Begin your journey with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today and make a meaningful impact on Michigan's transportation future. As the next transportation planner in the Urban Travel Analysis Unit, you will support Michigan’s metropolitan planning organizations (MPO), explore transportation data and contribute to project teams. Your role will be crucial in developing travel demand models, supporting household travel survey data analysis and analyzing socioeconomic trends. You'll work closely with MPOs and others at MDOT to forecast travel demand and support transportation planning efforts throughout Michigan’s urban regions.

Key responsibilities:

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for data analysis.
• Analyze socioeconomic data to inform transportation planning.
• Build and refine travel demand models.
• Collaborate with MPOs on long-range transportation plans.
• Identify potential roadway capacity issues.
• Perform regional and project-level forecasting

At MDOT, we invest in our team members' growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development resources. You will be joining a team that appreciates your skills and dedication and be part of a supportive and stimulating environment where your dedication and collaborative mindset are valued.

At the Bureau of Transportation Planning (BTP), our mission is to connect people, communities and the economy through efficient and safe transportation. We promote a positive and diverse work environment, celebrating successes and fostering growth among our employees.

Take the next step in your career and help us enhance Michigan’s transportation systems.

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 (Download PDF reader)
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major 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, 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.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach the following examples:
  • One example of your professional or academic writing
  • One example of a presentation you created

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationPlanner.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909