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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?
At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has an opening for a Transportation Planner in Shoshone, Idaho. This position will be located in our Planning and Engineering Services section. The position will be responsible for budgeting of projects and helping develop the initial project charters. The position will also be the District 4 liaison with the local road jurisdictions and assist local agencies with grant applications.
Note: The current opening requires a valid driver’s license, occasional evening and night work to attend public meetings, and may require out of town travel, with overnight stays.
Example of Duties
Planning
Obligating scheduled (Federal & State) funds;
Determine Benefit – Cost Ratios for safety projects;
Researches and compiles transportation planning data bases;
Evaluates socioeconomic impacts of transportation plans or projects;
Uses forecasted needs to develop transportation plans;
Coordinates and serves on review committees to evaluate and establish project priorities;
Arranges program budgeting and citizen involvement programs;
Evaluates impacts of alternative plans and policies; may develop resource allocation formulas based on relative transportation needs;
Forecasts budget needs.
Technical Assistance
Assist Local Agencies with Transportation Alternative projects & ADA Pedestrian Projects, including state/local agreements, consultant design agreements, construction contracts and reimbursements;
Railroad Crossing Program – manage agreements with railroad companies to improve rail safety at rail/roadway crossings;
Local Roads Inventory (LRI) – Performing random verification of rural highway districts’ roads;
Confers with committees in transportation assessments and grant preparation;
Acts as liaison with local communities;
Participates in developing, planning, organizing, and presenting workshops and training conferences;
Technically assists local and regional officials in preparing transportation plans or proposals.
Grants
May prepare grant applications for submission to state or federal authorities;
Reviews and evaluates planning grants for compliance with federal and state regulations;
Prepares criteria for the distribution of funds to eligible recipients;
Determines compliance with grant provisions by reviewing financial reports and reimbursement requests;
Conducts on-site reviews with program manager;
Maintains detailed fiscal records of payments;
Develops reimbursement request to federal grantor department;
Reviews annual audit reports and prepares final documents.
Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge of: federal, state, and local government structures.
Some knowledge of: principles and methods of transportation planning and forecasting techniques.
Experience designing and conducting technical studies which involved collecting, organization, and analyzing data using statistical techniques.
Supplemental Information
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
Accrue paid vacation every pay period which increases with state longevity
Paid Parental Leave
Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
11 paid holidays
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
Relocation Assistance available to some positions
Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life’s challenges
The Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver’s license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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If you have questions, please contact us at:Email:
[email protected]
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