What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner 12 (Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator) - Bureau of Transportation Planning position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
This position serves as the recognized resource pedestrian and bicycle coordinator for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as required by federal law addressing all aspects of the state active transportation needs. Serves as a liaison for MDOT with external partners, as appropriate to develop and implement bicycle, pedestrian and other nonmotorized transportation plans, research, programs and resources. Some specific responsibilities include facilitating or supporting the update/development of regional active transportation plans; review project grant applications and recommend projects for select funding programs; contract management; program decisions for nonmotorized template expenditures; management and coordination of all aspects of the U.S. Bicycle Route network; and represent the department at various meetings and conferences.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planner 12 position.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
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 12
Three 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 P11.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
This position serves as the recognized resource pedestrian and bicycle coordinator for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as required by federal law addressing all aspects of the state active transportation needs. Serves as a liaison for MDOT with external partners, as appropriate to develop and implement bicycle, pedestrian and other nonmotorized transportation plans, research, programs and resources. Some specific responsibilities include facilitating or supporting the update/development of regional active transportation plans; review project grant applications and recommend projects for select funding programs; contract management; program decisions for nonmotorized template expenditures; management and coordination of all aspects of the U.S. Bicycle Route network; and represent the department at various meetings and conferences.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planner 12 position.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
- Transportation Planner 12 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.
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 12
Three 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 P11.
Additional Requirements And Information
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. Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial 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 orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.