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Job Description This position has statewide responsibility for project-level air quality and traffic noise analysis and abatement. This position is responsible for evaluating air quality and traffic noise impacts on sensitive receivers and determining any necessary mitigation in transportation projects as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and in accordance with Federal Regulations 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 771 and 772, 40 CFR 51 and 93 and all subsequent guidance. The position analyzes and determines air quality and traffic noise impacts and any mitigation for transportation projects in coordination with the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

This position is a single point of contact for project-level air quality and Type I (new roadway, capacity expansion, or substantial alignment alteration projects) traffic noise abatement issues for federal and state agencies, industry, and the public. The position makes the final decision regarding air quality mitigation and noise abatement for projects. The position leads the discussion in committees that determine policy, protocol, and procedures regarding air quality and noise abatement analyses and documentation.

This position works in cooperation with federal agencies such as FHWA and EPA on research projects involving air quality issues, such as mobile source air toxics and greenhouse gas emissions. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform traffic noise impacts and abatement analyses, attend public meetings and hearings and meet with State and Federal legislators. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Planning Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below: Transportation Planning Specialist 13 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

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 Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Planner P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 12. Additional Requirements and Information To be considered for this position you must: Possess a valid driver's license.

Provide a writing sample you have written that demonstrates your ability to analyze and organize information. The sample could be from a full document, a document chapter, or a section of a report. Limit the sample to five pages.

Please title the attachment "Writing Sample". If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc

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

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.