Transportation Planning Lead — Flexible/Remote Options

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa is seeking a Transportation Planner to lead the Planning Team and guide the ongoing development of Iowa’s State Transportation Plan. This role supports the Iowa DOT’s mobility emphasis and works closely with seven regional planning partners to align planning efforts with statewide funding and performance objectives.

As a state employee, you’ll contribute to team excellence, improve work processes, and deliver value to customers inside and outside the department while enjoying

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to eight years of full-time work in professional transportation planning/engineering.
• Eight years of full-time work experience in transportation planning; plus a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (thirty semester hours equals one year).
• Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in transportation planning.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Transportation Planner 3 or Transportation Engineer Specialist.
• Twelve years of current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eight years of full-time work in transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Team and guide planning activities for Iowa's transportation system.
• Develop and maintain the federally mandated State Transportation Plan as the guiding document for the TIP.
• Coordinate modal planning efforts with Iowa's regional planning affiliations and MPOs to integrate plans.
• Balance project assignments and timelines, and provide technical advice and training to team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

The State of Iowa is seeking a Transportation Planner to lead the Planning Team and guide the ongoing development of Iowa’s State Transportation Plan. This role supports the Iowa DOT’s mobility emphasis and works closely with seven regional planning partners to align planning efforts with statewide funding and performance objectives.

As a state employee, you’ll contribute to team excellence, improve work processes, and deliver value to customers inside and outside the department while enjoying