APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$67,296.24 to
$100,098.72
PAY GRADE: 36
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is within the Transit Section of the Multimodal Program Development Division and supports the overall administration of NDOT's Rural Transit Program. The incumbent will oversee consultant-led and FTA-funded projects and prepare and track budgets for grants, agreements, and required reporting. The incumbent must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills are required to manage and analyze complex financials, datasets, and reporting. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation to fulfill the mission of the Transit Section and NDOT are essential. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics or a related field and two years of professional experience in two or more of the following: conducting and participating in 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; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience working with data analysis and reporting tools (such as Excel or Power BI) to support program or project management. (Please include specific examples of tools or functions you have used, the type of data you analyzed, and how your work supported a project or decision.
2) Explain your experience managing or assisting with state or federal grant programs, including budgeting or compliance activities. (Identify the program(s) or funding source(s) you worked with, your specific responsibilities, and how you ensured accuracy or compliance.
3) Describe your experience identifying and implementing process improvements or data-driven solutions in your work. (Include the tools, methods, or approaches you used to evaluate the issue and measure results.
4) If you qualify based on your degree and are wanting credit, please make sure your transcript is attached, is your transcript attached?
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
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