Transportation Planning Specialist

United States·Augustamid

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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM.

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This is professional services work in overseeing and providing comprehensive training, technical assistance and education for Maine’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) otherwise known as the Maine Local Roads Center (MLRC). The position provides technical assistance and training to Maine’s municipal local road officials.

Planning, developing, coordinating presenters and conducting workshops for local road officials.
Providing daily technical assistance on many road subjects by phone or email
Developing specific computer programs and providing technical support for them.
Assisting with writing and producing a statewide newsletter for local road officials in addition to our MLRC website
occasionally participating in National, Regional, and local meetings and conferences concerning MLRC activities.

This unique position requires a person who has significant personal computer skills, experience with public works projects on a local, State, or contractor level; the ability to deal with all types of people; and the ambition and desire to accept challenges, meet deadlines, and maintain a steady pace.

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. environmental planning, economic planning, historic preservation, etc.).

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

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

What We Offer

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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 using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. 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, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

✓Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

✓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 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).