Salary: $35.96 - $52.21 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 5901-26-TP-34-TPS13-UTA-JH
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
- Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical tools for data analysis,
- Analyze speed data and integrate travel demand forecasting outputs to inform transportation planning,
- Measure and monitor congestion and reliability on the statewide roadway network,
- Identify potential roadway congestion and reliability concerns,
- Collaborate with MPOs on their congestion management process, and
- Work with a team of planners and engineers on statewide, regional and corridor-level projects.
As a Transportation Planning Specialist in MDOT's Urban Travel Analysis Unit, you will be joining a team that appreciates your skills and dedication.
At MDOT, we invest in our team members' growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development resources. You'll be part of a supportive and stimulating environment where your dedication and collaborative mindset are valued.
At the Bureau of Transportation Planning (BTP), our mission is to connect people, communities and the economy through efficient and safe transportation. We promote a positive and diverse work environment, celebrating successes and fostering growth among our employees.
Take the next step in your career and help us enhance Michigan's transportation systems.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planning Specialist 13 position.
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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
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Experience and EducationEducation Possession of a bachelor's degree 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, data science, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.
Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12.
Additional Requirements and InformationTo be considered for this position you must:
- Attach one example of your professional or academic writing and one example of a presentation you have created. These samples should demonstrate your ability to explain technical, analytical, or planning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
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More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take
12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application.Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes.Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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TRPLSPL - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree 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, data science, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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TRPLSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12?
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Please select the option that best reflects your skill level with technical software applications. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
- No Experience (i.e., never performed this task)
- Entry-level (e.g., can use spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), and GIS (such as ArcGIS Pro or similar))
- Intermediate (e.g., Can perform statistical analysis with SPSS, R, Python or similar)
- Advanced (e.g., can perform network analysis with TransCAD or similar)
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Please select the option that best reflects your skill level for working with and managing data. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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- Entry-Level (e.g., can manage data sets, perform joins/merges, use lookup operations, validate data for accuracy, etc.)
- Intermediate (e.g., can work with large relational data sets using SQL or similar tools, perform advanced data transformations, handle missing data, document data workflows, etc.)
- Advanced (e.g., can manage complex multi-source data, design or maintain data schemas, develop workflows, automate data pipelines, ensure data quality and governance across systems, etc.)
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Please select the option that best reflects your skill level with data analysis.If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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- Entry-level (e.g., can use tools like SQL, Excel pivot tables, or basic statistical met
