Transportation Planner 1

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! Join our team as a Transportation Planner 1 and become a key player in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure! In this exciting role, you’ll use your analytical skills to research, develop, and recommend solutions that ensure our transportation systems are efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking. If you’re passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below: Juneau: $3,503.25 / Biweekly Fairbanks: $3,436.50 / Biweekly Anchorage: $3,336.75 / Biweekly What you will be doing: The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is seeking a Transportation Planner 1 to join the Data Modernization and Innovation Division. This role focuses on coordinating special projects that align with the division's mission of enhancing transportation systems through data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful implementation and progress. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis, developing project plans, and fostering collaboration across various departments. A strong background in transportation, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to innovation are essential for this position. Our organization, mission, and culture: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. The benefits of joining our team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/. The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history. The working environment you can expect: Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they ma…

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