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Regional Transportation Planner Analyst

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Regional Transportation Planner Analyst

Salary

$58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11430

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Program Analyst I

Position Number

60018663

Salary Grade

NC17

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

•Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply”

The position, with the Integrated Mobility Division, is responsible for providing technical assistance with regards to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local and regional governments and coordination with regional planning organizations (RPOs, MPOs) and public transportation systems within a specific geographic assignment area. The assignment area will include an approximately 25-county region with both urban and rural elements and will require regularcoordination with metropolitan and regional planning organizations (MPOs, RPOs) and local transportation groups. Specific areas of responsibility are planning assistance, programmatic guidance, coordination and implementation of activities relative to federal and state planning programs. Key responsibilities may include: administering multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and/or conducting planning projects for local governments and transportation systems, assisting with technical research projects, creation of planning best practices, quarterly report review and tracking, understanding federal and state program areas. This position may also be asked to lead research, policy and related projects; research state and federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel and ensure the Division is meeting federal and state programmatic requirements; provide guidance to other business units in NCDOT; and describe the work of the Division in public presentations. The position will require managing one or more state and federal grant programs related to multimodal planning studies, including defining of programmatic goals, maintaining program materials and web content, processes related to outreach and communication of grant offerings, contracting of consultants, engaging in procurement processes, and creating multi-party project agreements, in addition to organizing the program(s) annual schedule and staff assignments. This position will require key leadership and support to the Planner I position when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments. This employee works under the supervision of the Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

+ In-depth knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship

+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems

+ Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies

+ Demonstrated ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of consultants and research partners.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Faye T. McCullen, Administrative Specialist, 919-707-4685

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?]

+ Yes

+ No

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship.

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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

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Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of Federal and state laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated concurrently managing multiple planning and research projects and studies?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated directing, organizing, and overseeing the activities of consultants and research partners?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of consultants and research partners.

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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

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Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials.

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State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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