Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Grand Region Office) - Grand Region

Davenport University
Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Oct 13, 2026

Job Description


This position performs a variety of transportation planning activities for the Grand Region, including supporting and assisting the Region Transportation Planning (RTP) unit and Region Development section. Public and local agency interaction are required with this position, including representing the department with RTP staff on Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) committees, Regional Planning Agencies (RPA), public meetings, and with other governmental agencies. This position helps coordinate the Region's participation in project development, statewide planning efforts, and provides planning support and coordination between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Central Office (C/O), Grand Region, and Transportation Service Center (TSC) management and staff. The position requires coordination of work activities in a range of assignments utilizing methods and techniques required to complete planning projects, and basic understanding of planning principles and practices which can be applied to varying/unique transportation problems.

This position also performs supporting duties relating to research, development, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology on a region-wide basis, providing GIS support to all staff in Grand Region and related decision support solutions. This position participates in the development of Travel Demand Models (TDM) to support planning and construction project Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) impact analysis, in coordination with MDOT RTP, C/O Statewide and Urban Travel Analysis (SUTA) Section, and MPO staff.

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:

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.


Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree 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, data science, 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.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.

View the classification 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 MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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