Transportation Planner Series - Local Program

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a STIP Programmer for the St. Louis District Office. Primary duties include collaborating with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritizing statewide STIP projects to maintain the transportation system.

The role supports transportation planning studies, data collection, analysis, and reporting under supervision. MoDOT offers a CAREER-LADDER path with potential for promotion as you gain skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or four years of transportation planning/engineering experience.
• Occasional statewide overnight travel is required.
• Placement on CAREER-LADDER with potential for promotion based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning efforts and prioritization of STIP projects for the system.
• Performs data collection, analysis, and reporting for transportation planning.
• Develops recommendations and maintains programs, databases, and historical files.
• Liaises between the department, local agencies, regional planning organizations, and the public.
• Administers federal funds for various projects, including monitoring funding levels and obligations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related field

Four years of transportation planning or engineering

Job description

Posting closes 09/28/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - Local Programs - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Programmer. Primary duties include closely working with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Studies objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects.
• Conducts research to gather information, reviews information to ensure validity of materials, and prepares analyses of the collected data.
• Develops recommendations and prepares projected data; maintains programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public; provides assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
• Administers federal funds for various projects, including reviewing program requirements, documents and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE. At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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