Overview
State Assistant Administrator – Bureau of Transportation Planning Jobs in Lansing, USA at State of Michigan
Position: State Assistant Administrator 15 – Bureau of Transportation Planning
Job Overview
This position functions as a State Administrative Assistant to the BTP Director, responsible for developing, administering, and implementing the department-wide federal State Planning and Research (SPR) Program and overseeing BTP’s $45 million budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop, administer, and implement the SPR Program, a $30 million annual program funding transportation planning processes across MDOT and other agencies.
- Identify and document key planning processes and products to ensure federal and state funding requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the bureau leadership team to define core functions, products, and processes and evaluate best‑practice opportunities.
- Manage and control expenditures for BTP’s $45 million budget.
- Maintain documentation and reporting for federal transportation authorization bills and state legislation impacting planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any major.
- Four years of professional experience, including at least two years at the equivalent of the P11 level or one year at the advanced (12) level.
- Compliance with credential evaluation requirements for foreign degree holders.
Additional Requirements
- Attach official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation when submitting application.
- MDOT does not participate in E-Verify, does not sponsor visa applications.
- Newly hired state employees must pass a pre‑employment drug test, physical exam (if applicable), and background checks; selection is conditional upon results.
Benefits and Work Arrangement
Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs. For information on benefits, visit (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). or .
Application Process
Artificial intelligence software is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.
Accommodations
For reasonable accommodations, contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Title: State Assistant Administrator – Bureau of Transportation Planning
Company: State of Michigan
Location: Lansing, USA
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