What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST TRAINEE position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST TRAINEE
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Transportation
Division: Planning and Program Development
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.733
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52750
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 10/23/2025
Close Date: 10/30/2025
Recruiter: Not Assigned
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 20 Hrs 9 Mins
The Position
Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Department of Transportation, is actively seeking candidates for a Transportation Planner Analyst I position for the Rail Program within Multi-Modal Program Development, located in Carson City, NV. This position will require participation in the development of transportation studies, reports, and plans by conducting, monitoring, and/or adjusting planning activities aimed at improving future transportation needs through the movement of people and rail.
The incumbent should possess a foundational understanding of state or federal grant processes, project management and fiscal analysis. The incumbent's ability to communicate, provided proficient analyses to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment where information exchange and collective solution-building are emphasized and essential for success in this position. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ANALYST 1. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school and four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports; OR four years of experience as a Transportation Technician II or three years of experience as a Transportation Technician III in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Qualifying experience may be substituted for the education required above the high school level on a year for year basis.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of application and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) If you are attempting to qualify with your bachelor's degree, please attach your full transcripts as verification of your completed degree. Did you attach your transcripts?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $54,434 - $80,054
