Transportation Planning Analyst

Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planning Analyst to provide comprehensive research, evaluation, and planning services for towns, cities and counties in Maine. The role oversees LRAP, LTAP Center, highway classifications, inventories, and grant programs, and works closely with municipal officials statewide.

The incumbent will work independently on complex planning tasks, build relationships and ensure critical programs deliver essential resources to communities

Qualifications

• A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, evaluation and planning services for Maine towns, cities and counties.
• Oversee and manage key state programs including LRAP, LTAP Center, highway classifications and grant programs.
• Collaborate with municipal officials at various levels in rural and urban Maine.
• Build relationships and manage programs that support local governments.

Skills

Planning

Research

Evaluation

Program development

Environmental planning

Economic planning

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $51,500.80 - $72,259.20 per year Office/Bureau: Bureau of Planning Opening Date: September 28, 2026 Closing Date: October 28, 2026

The Transportation Planning Analyst is a pivotal role within the Department of Transportation, responsible for providing comprehensive research, evaluation, and planning services related to Maine's towns, cities, and counties. The position will primarily oversee and help to manage key state programs, including the Local Road Assistance Program (LRAP), the LTAP Center, highway classifications, state and local road inventories, urban compact boundaries, and grant programs. The incumbent will work independently to perform complex planning and analysis tasks, and collaborating closely with all levels of municipal officials in rural and urban areas of Maine's towns, cities, and counties. This role requires building and nurturing relationships, establishing credibility, and managing critical state programs that provide essential resources to local governments.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field as necessary (i.e. environmental planning, economic planning, historic preservation, etc).

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
• …There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail].

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As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.