Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit)

Join the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Geographic Information System (GIS) team ! Using the latest technology, MDOT's GIS Unit provides innovative solutions that solve spatial problems and support more informed decisions about Michigan's transportation infrastructure. The unit develops and maintains the following services: enterprise GIS databases, linear referencing systems, web services, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Open Data Portal, GIS training, and Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) implementation. This position performs duties relating to research, coordination, development, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology on a department-wide basis. The role of this position includes the support and preparation of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) business data for use within the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) and related decision support solutions for various rural and urban transportation system development activities and projects. This position supports department staff in an assortment of efforts, including creating and plotting effective thematic maps, building dynamic map services using ArcGIS Server technology, and providing GIS troubleshooting and business data maintenance. Preparing and editing enterprise geospatial data to allow for the compiling of reports and summaries as needed. This position assists in the development of enterprise Linear Refencing System (LRS) map services for MDOT business systems and manages online mapping products of that data for the users of those systems. These services allow business owners to maintain their own enterprise LRS data permitting MDOT to sustain its business data more efficiently which allows for data driven decisions based on current data. This position is responsible for the ongoing research, development, and preparation of leading-edge GIS and LRS applications and solutions to meet MDOT's strategic mission. 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. For additional information, please see the links below: Transportation Planner 9-P11 Position Description All about MDOT 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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc . The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. Education 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. Experience 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. Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial College Transcript.

Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.

Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationPlanner.pdf 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. 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. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .