Transportation Planner Series

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: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Two opportunities are available. One position will support our Analytics area, while the other will work within our Statewide Planning area.

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $56,712.48and a senior starting salary of $61,249.40.    

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 direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. 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

What you’ll do:   

• Analyzes business data needs and develops reporting solutions including Power BI dashboards and other analytical tools to deliver clear, actionable insights for the department.
• Conducts data gathering and validation; reviews information for accuracy and prepares analyses of collected data.
• Develops and maintains datasets, data models, spreadsheets, and Power Platform workflows to improve reporting efficiency.
• Serves as a liaison with internal stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and ensure data accuracy and usability.
• Learns and applies SQL to support data extraction, transformation, and long‑term business intelligence development.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.    
  Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation     

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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 or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: 

 [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.