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Transportation Planning Specialist 14 (NEPA Manager for Major & Innovative Delivery Projects) - BOD

Salary

$35.75 - $52.58 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

5901-24-BOD-59-TPS14-AP

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

11/25/2024

Closing Date

12/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

Are you looking for a career that is out of the ordinary? Do you have a passion for public service and its environmental impact? Do you like being a subject matter expert? As the next Transportation Planning Specialist 14, you’ll have the opportunity to provide impactful insight, knowledge, and analytical thinking to this role. Your expertise in planning, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and knowledge of federal, state, local, and international laws will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan’s Transportation System operations and the team’s success. You'll also have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to the work you do.

In the Bureau of Development, our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. We pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 14. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards! So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile with MDOT.

As the next transportation planning specialist 14, you would be responsible for:

• Preparing, providing expertise on, and serving as the sole technical expert and NEPA manager for the environmental and planning needs of Office of Major Projects (OMP’s) complex, major and innovative delivery projects following required international, federal, state, and local environmental and planning guidelines and regulations, including NEPA documentation (PEL, EA, EIS, re-evaluations, technical reports, and Notes to File) and preparation.

• Providing guidance to MDOT’s senior management and OMP’s senior project managers on documentation and decisions, as well as being the sole person negotiating and making decisions with FHWA on the required NEPA documentation.

• Acting as OMP’s recognized technical expert and liaison between the major and innovative delivery project teams, OMP’s senior project managers, the governor’s office, and other state, federal and international staff.

• Overseeing and providing technical expertise and guidance concerning environmental clearance procedures as they relate to complex major and innovative delivery projects, specifically regarding community demographics and concerns with recommendations including mitigation measures. Continued coordination within the department, other state agencies, local, FHWA, and international agencies, as needed or required.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planning Specialist 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Planning Specialist 14 Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRPLSPL3A15R.pdf)

• 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, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.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.

Required Education and Experience

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, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planning Specialist 13.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid Driver's License.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official 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 theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)

View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationPlanningSpecialist.pdf

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 Donna Martin at martind42@michigan.gov.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.

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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

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?

• Yes

• No

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  TRPLSPL – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher 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, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

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  TRPLSPL3 – Do you possess at least five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planning Specialist 13?

• Yes

• No

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  If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

• Yes

• No

• Not applicable

  05

  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental clearance activities? If you have this experience, please make sure it’s documented in your resume or application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes

• No

  09

  This position may require statewide travel to every MDOT region, and this may include overnight stays. Would you have any difficulties with this aspect of the position?

• Yes

• No

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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?

• Yes

• No

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  MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

• MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

• MDOT TRAC Program

• MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

• Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

• MI Construction Career Days

• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

• Other

• N/A

• MDOT Capstone Internship

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  MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

• State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

• LinkedIn

• College/University Career Services Office or website

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Indeed

• Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

• Michigan Works! Agency

• Career Fair

• GovDelivery

• Billboard

• Employee Referral

• Veterans Organization

• Government Jobs

• Diversity Jobs

• recruitics

• ZipRecruiter

• Other

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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