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Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing
comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety
programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal,
State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and
programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding
requirements.
The position is located within the Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT) Multi-Modal
Program Development Division, Carson City, Nevada and participates in the overall
administration and improvement of Nevada's multimodal transportation system. The incumbent will supervise staff and oversee the development of short-range planning for transportation projects. In addition, the position will require the preparation and tracking of budgets associated with grants, grantee agreements, consultant agreements, and/or organization and analysis of data to meet various reporting requirements.
The program areas will require the incumbent to coordinate, communicate, and collaborate
with other NDOT divisions and staff to ensure a cooperative relationship between the State and
Local Governments. The incumbent should demonstrate the ability to moderate meetings and
follow up timely with effective communications skills. This position will require preparation and
tracking of budgets associated with grants and consultant agreements, as well as organization
and analysis of data to meet various reporting requirements. The incumbent should possess
strong communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Office, Outlook, and organizational skills
to fulfill the mission of the Department.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, statistics, economics or a related field and three years of professional experience in two or more of the following: overseeing and conducting specific transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports, and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; and developing alternatives to achieve goals and identify available financing, including one year of experience in a lead capacity; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Qualifying experience may be substituted for the education required above the high school level on a year for year basis. |
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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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