Transportation Planner -P11; NEPA Generalist - Bureau of Development

Overview

This position ensures the Department’s activities comply with the National Environmental Policy Act’s (NEPA) mandate to identify, analyze and document potential social, environmental and economic impacts for proposed transportation projects. This position manages data for environmental clearance projects in Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) application databases and assists in social media posting of project information and assists in the preparation and review of environmental clearance documents for proposed transportation projects and regional system plans.

This position interacts with the internal MDOT project development areas and provides a primary point of contact for environmental clearance process questions and procedures and provides assistance to the Public Involvement and Hearings Officer to prepare and present materials for the public and other partners of state and federal agencies to ensure that the department complies with the requirements of all applicable state and federal legislation related to the environment.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit the State of Michigan employee benefits site. 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.

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.

Transportation Planner 9

• No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Planner 10

• One year of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.

Transportation Planner P11

• Two 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 10.

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. Civil Service defines an Official College Transcript; applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.

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This position description is available from the State of Michigan MDOT job site. MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All new hires must complete a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable). Civil and driving records may be checked as part of the eligibility process. The department reserves the right to close this posting early if a sufficient number of applications are received. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.