TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is located in Las Vegas, within the Planning Multimodal section. The incumbent will participate in a continuing cooperative and comprehensive planning process which includes: Transportation system analysis; Research programs and/or projects; Administration of safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, state and local authorities; Develop, implement and monitor state funding programming/planning requirements; and Implement and monitor federal funding programming/planning requirements; Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long- and short-range plans by: Documenting specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; Conducting research, compile, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments; Making recommendations and develop transportation alternatives to achieve Department and Division goals; Identifying funding; Conducting, monitoring and/or adjusting planning activities to ensure timeliness, relevancy and validity of program in addressing current and future transportation needs to facilitate the movement of people and/or freight; and Preparing professional reports or publications.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics or related field and one year of professional experience in one or more of the following: conducting and participating in transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports, and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; developing alternatives to achieve goals and identify available financing; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

The incumbent will participate in a continuing cooperative and comprehensive planning process which includes: Transportation system analysis; Research programs and/or projects; Administration of safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, state and local authorities; Develop, implement and monitor state funding programming/planning requirements; and Implement and monitor federal funding programming/planning requirements; Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long- and short-range plans by: Documenting specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; Conducting research, compile, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments; Making recommendations and develop transportation alternatives to achieve Department and Division goals; Identifying funding; Conducting, monitoring and/or adjusting planning activities to ensure timeliness, relevancy and validity of program in addressing current and future transportation needs to facilitate the movement of people and/or freight; and Preparing professional reports or publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: system analysis, planning and research techniques and procedures; forecasting and modeling.

General knowledge of: principles and practices of traffic engineering.

Ability to: compose business correspondence and reports; conduct product evaluations; conduct department wide assessments relative to products and materials proposed for acceptance; understanding of grant processes or programs; communicate with all level within the organization including multi-disciplinary project teams.

Recruiter Contact Information:STEPHANIE SWANSON, stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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