TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST TRAINEE - UNDERFILL

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST TRAINEE - UNDERFILL

Salary

$54,434.16 - $80,053.92 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03769

Department

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

30

Salary Grade

31

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

1263 S Stewart St. Carson City NV 89712

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• 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

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee as an underfill for a Transportation Planner/Analyst 1 in the Traffic Information Division in Carson City, NV. The position is responsible for the collection, processing, and analysis of the short-term and automatic traffic recorder data in accordance with FHWA regulations. Incumbent maintains the Jackalope database and site files; responds to requests for information; coordinates with all Traffic Information Division sections to identify sensor needs; review plan sets and coordinate with the Design Division regarding sensor placement on new contracts/projects. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST I. THE INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. 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. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school and four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports; OR four years of experience as a Transportation Technician II or three years of experience as a Transportation Technician III in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long-range and short-range planning documents concerning specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; conduct research, collect, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments, make recommendations, and develop transportation alternatives to achieve department and division goals and identify financing; monitor and adjust the planning programs to ensure timeliness, relevancy and accuracy in addressing current and future transportation needs.

Provide management oversight for consultant and service providers and assistance to public and private entities in applying for State and federal funds; participate in selecting recipients and monitor recipient performance; review financial reports and conduct physical inspections of the operation/project to ensure compliance with program regulations and specifications.

Oversee the installation and/or operation of equipment that collects field data such as traffic speed, volume, system characteristics, and global positioning.

Conduct various transportation system, traffic engineering, safety, and planning studies to facilitate movement of people and goods; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for department staff regarding equipment usage and/or program procedures, goals and requirements.

Provide information and outreach activities to the public and governmental agencies regarding transportation system related matters and services through training, correspondence, newsletters, published reports, public meetings, and a variety of public outreach efforts; conduct inspections and reviews in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use collaboration skills to coordinate all Statewide, regional and local needs in each of the multimodal areas; aviation, bicycles, freight, motorists, pedestrians, rail and transit modes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series and incumbents may progress to the Transportation Planner/Analyst I upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: analysis, planning and research techniques and procedures; data collection and analysis.

Ability to: input and retrieve computer information; use advanced data collection equipment and technology; make mathematical and statistical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; generate reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kelly Nieto - knieto@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 Years 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

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Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from high school and four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports.
• Four years of experience as a Transportation Technician 2 or three years of experience as a Transportation Technician 3 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None of the above.

02

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

If you qualify based upon your degree, please make sure your transcripts are attached. Are your transcript attached?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience with transportation data collection, processing, and analysis and where it was obtained.

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Please describe your experience utilizing traffic data software and where it was obtained.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

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