Transportation Planning Specialist – Financial Management (25-119) Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Transportation Planning Specialist

• Financial Management (25-119) Augusta , Maine , United States | Transportation | Full-time Apply by: June 12, 2025 Apply with

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$56,264.00

• $78,998.

40 (per year) (Salary Schedule (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/bhrsalary/jobs.pl?pagenum=4&pagereq=ActSalSal_Spec_Tab_03_Exec.asp?

Spec_No=04&Grade=26) )

Office/Bureau:

Bureau of Planning•

Financial Management Location:

Augusta, ME Position Number:

02500-0037

Opening Date:

May 29, 2025

Closing Date:

June 12, 2025

Job Description:

This is professional services work in overseeing and providing comprehensive planning, research, evaluation, and policy development services to the Department of Transportation. Responsibilities focus on coordinating and supervising the planning activities of a unit; or providing direction, facilitation, technical assistance and/or specialization. This position will work closely with the Multimodal Controller to develop and monitor Multimodal projects for the Maine DOT’s annual work plan.

Duties include:

• Assist in the development of Multimodal Projects and related funding for Maine DOT’s annual Work Plan.
• Continuously monitor the Multimodal Portfolio to verify compliance with APM 161.
• Regularly monitor the Multimodal Surplus/Deficit report and take actions to resolve funding discrepancies.
• Write a report to identify discrepancies in the ProjEx Multicode field and regularly monitor the results.
• Report expenses to the Multimodal Committee monthly.
• Train and Support Planning Staff in Project initiation, funding and closure
• Assist in the Multimodal Cash Flow Review and Reporting process.
• Develop a Working knowledge of Fl NESS and ProjEx
• Assist the Multimodal Engineer in the development of a Multimodal Fixed Asset Management Plan to be integrated into the 2026 to 2028 work Plan.
• Create ad hoc reports as requested.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and a willingness to follow up with team members on various requests.
• Additional duties as assigned, consistent with the job classification.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field as necessary (i.e. transportation planning).

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the “Apply for this Opening/” button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

• If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.

DOT@maine.gov Why join our team? No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—”Dirigo” or “I lead”—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: + Work-Life Fit

• Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. + Wellness
• We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering12 days of sick leaveannually to help you stay healthy. + Health Insurance Coverage
• The State of Maine pays85
• 95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96
• $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. + Dental Insurance
• The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). + Retirement Plan
• The State contributes the equivalent of 13.

29% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.