Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Deputy District Director for Transportation Planning, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading system planning activities in District 10. The incumbent will lead the development of corridor plans, freight and mobility hub activities, relinquishments, and support the development of local, regional, and statewide plans related to the state highway system. The incumbent will provide leadership in coordinating and promoting these efforts through collaborative efforts consistent with state goals and policies. Additional work may include providing technical assistance in identifying and supporting research and analysis of long-range planning activities, and other core planning areas such as competitive grant applications, local development reviews, project initiation documents, regional planning, etc. This Office also coordinates technical support functions for, but not limited to, Geographical Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and special assignments. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, composing special reports and knowledge of contract management. The incumbent has skills in leadership and organization, interest in supporting the Department's and District's strategic goals and vision, and a commitment to advancing equity through all efforts. The desired outcome is providing an accessible multi-modal network of travel options that enrich all communities.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Planner exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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