Associate Transportation Planner

Initial Posting Date:
10/22/2026
Application Deadline:
11/05/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$5,527 - $8,568
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Associate Transportation Planner
Job Description:
Planner 2 – Associate Transportation Planner
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
The Statewide Policy & Planning Section / Transportation Planning Unit
Salem
The role:
We are seeking an associate transportation planner to work on key planning initiatives statewide. In this role, you will work across projects using data, information and research to help advance ODOT’s mission. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to planning efforts that strengthen Oregon’s transportation system that are essential. Apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Develop long‑range, multi‑modal transportation plan components.
Collect, analyze and interpret policy and data.
Write and edit reports, briefs and technical materials.
Create guidance documents and track planning implementation.
Coordinate outreach with internal and external partners while tracking key deliverables.
Lead and assists with planning outreach and information distribution.
Organizes Planning’s websites, links related policies, improves navigation, and coordinates updates with the Web Coordinator/designer.
Maintain key planning records and project documentation.
Represent ODOT in meetings with internal and external partners.
In office a minimum of 8 times per year or as needed for in-person events.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Four years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;
OR
A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field and one year of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;
OR
A master's degree in community, urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field;
OR
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
General knowledge and understanding of tra