Urban and Regional Planner

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Investment Management, Bureau of Economic and Project Development has a current opening for an Urban & Regional Planner Advanced – Freight Data Analyst.  Individuals with computer skills and experience in data analysis are encouraged to apply! The headquarters for this position is in Madison at the Hill Farms Office Building at 4802 Sheboygan Ave, Madison, 53707. 

The hiring list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the next six to twelve months. 

DOT has excellent and comprehensive benefits including an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including fitness programs, counseling services, healthy living programs and brown bag sessions that cover a variety of topics. For more information about the benefits of working at DOT, visit our website at http://dot.wi.gov/about/hr/benefits.htm

Job Duties:   

This position has a freight and economic development focus related to the preparation of transportation plans and economic studies.  This position plays an active role in the development and maintenance of economic and freight information for the agency’s multimodal plans. Common activities include analyzing and summarizing commodity flow data for all modes through data updates as they become available. Since a large segment of the freight transportation network is privately owned and operated, the analyst participates and serves on economic development outreach committees, academic sponsored research projects and conducts surveys in order to obtain information for a study or research project.

This position is responsible for initiating and leading technical studies including the development of research methodologies, collecting data, conducting surveys and interviews, reporting results and formulating conclusions and recommendations.The analyst organizes meetings and provides technical information to departmental work groups, communities, businesses, district offices, and other state agencies. This position is responsible for reviewing specific plans and analyses as a result of federal, state, and legislative requirements or in response to a current transportation issue or problem.

*WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of economic development and economic trends
Ability to conduct technical research work, analyze data and make program changes and recommendations 
Ability to develop fact sheets, brochures, handbooks and guidelines on the state’s transportation facilities 
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple agencies and groups 
Good verbal and written communication skills 
Strong communication and interpersonal skills