Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. 

Job Location:   Southwest District Office in Springfield or Joplin Regional Office

Interview date: December 5, 2024

Why you’ll love this position:  

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. 

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience.  If you are hired as an entry-level or intermediate Transportation Planner, this opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.  As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.  

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Studies objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects. 
• Conducts research to gather information, reviews information to ensure validity of materials, and prepares analyses of the collected data, including mapping of data with geographic information systems (GIS).
• Develops recommendations and prepares projected data; maintains programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public, and provides assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals. 
• Administers federal funds for various projects, which includes reviewing program requirements, documents, and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds. 

Special Working Conditions:  

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel. 

Qualifications - All you need for success

• Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, Planning, Economic Development, or related field 

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Visit our CAREERS  page to explore all we have to offer.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.  

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.  We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.  We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours.  If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.  MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.  CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.  If you embrace these values, we welcome your application. 

Contact Details - If you have questions about this position please contact

Contact Details: Southwest District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov 

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.