Transportation Planning Specialist - Financial Management (25-119)
Transportation Planning Specialist - Financial Management (25-119)
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$ 56264 - 78998
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $56264.00 - $78998.40 (per year) (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Bureau of Planning - Financial Management
Location:Augusta ME
Position Number: 02500-0037
Opening Date: May 29 2025
Closing Date: June 12 2025
Job Description:
This is professional services work in overseeing and providing comprehensive planning research evaluation and policy development services to the Department of Transportation. Responsibilities focus on coordinating and supervising the planning activities of a unit; or providing direction facilitation technical assistance and/or specialization.
This position will work closely with the Multimodal Controller to develop and monitor Multimodal projects for the Maine DOTs annual work plan. Duties include:
Assist in the development of Multimodal Projects and related funding for Maine DOTs annual Work Plan.
Continuously monitor the Multimodal Portfolio to verify compliance with APM 161.
Regularly monitor the Multimodal Surplus/Deficit report and take actions to resolve funding discrepancies.
Write a report to identify discrepancies in the ProjEx Multicode field and regularly monitor the results.
Report expenses to the Multimodal Committee monthly.
Train and Support Planning Staff in Project initiation funding and closure
Assist in the Multimodal Cash Flow Review and Reporting process.
Develop a Working knowledge of Fl NESS and ProjEx
Assist the Multimodal Engineer in the development of a Multimodal Fixed Asset Management Plan to be integrated into the 2026 to 2028 work Plan.
Create ad hoc reports as requested.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and a willingness to follow up with team members on various requests.
Additional duties as assigned consistent with the job classification.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:
An eight (8) year combination of education training and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field as necessary (i.e. transportation planning).
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at
Why join our team
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
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