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1 State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box Lansing, MI Position Code 1. TRPLNREA24R POSITION DESCRIPTION This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete the information as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position. 2. Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.) 8. Department/Agency Transportation Central Office 3. Employee Identification Number 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) Bureau of Transportation Planning 4. Civil Service Position Code Description 10. Division Transportation Planner E Statewide Transportation Planning Division 5. Working Title (What the agency calls the position) 11. Section Transportation Planner Statewide Systems Management Section 6. Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor 12. Unit Howe, Karen R.; Transportation Planning Manager-3 14 Systems Evaluation and Program Development Unit 7. Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work Newell, Craig B.; Transportation Planning Manager W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position This entry level transportation planner position participates in tasks needed to complete the annual Highway Call for Projects (CFP). This will include assisting in the development of various reports and reviewing CFP submittals. The position will also assist in producing long-term (20 year) state revenue forecasts using the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) long-range revenue model. This position will participate in activities related to pavement condition forecasting and the development of the statewide investment strategy for the Capital Highway program.

2 15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty. List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. Duty 1 General Summary: Percentage: 30 Participate in the development of various reports for the annual CFP process. Assist in the coordination of information requests and compile information for various documents throughout the cycle of the CFP process including, but not limited to, the Goals and Strategies Submittal Report and the Final Executive Report. Assist in the development of the CFP general information and instructions documents as requested/needed. Provide assistance to the Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Subcommittee and other subcommittees as needed. Duty 2 Assist in coordinating information and submittals from regions or program areas for CFP documents. Assist in addressing comments and supplemental information requests from the CFP Approval Committee. Assist in the development of the CFP process improvement working paper. Assist in updating the CFP general information document. Participate as a team member with the CFP Strategy and Program Coordination Subcommittee. Review CFP project spreadsheets and justification forms, and review and analyze forms for the Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Subcommittee as needed. Assist in the development of CFP region level funding targets. Produce long-term (20 year) state revenue forecasts using the MDOT long-range revenue model. Duty 3 Assist in developing long-range transportation revenue forecasts for the Michigan Transportation Fund and its distribution to different transportation agencies for proposed increases or decreases to current tax rates or changes in socio-economic activity. Incorporate forecast assumptions and inputs into the long-range revenue model. Assist in recommending revenue forecasts to the Department of Treasury and MDOT s Finance Division to coordinate with the development of short-term forecasts of state transportation revenues. Assist in completing analyses of Secretary of State vehicle registration computer files for compiling model input data. Assist in implementation of modifications to the forecasting model to reflect changes in existing tax structures as needed. Assist the Road Quality Forecasting System (RQFS) specialist in activities related to pavement condition forecasting. Duty 4 Assist the RQFS specialist with analysis of network conditions and progress toward department pavement goals as needed. Assist the RQFS specialist in developing cost tables used in RQFS. Assist the RQFS specialist in pavement condition forecasting, as related to transportation planning documents (i.e. State Transportation Long-Range Plan, Transportation Asset Management Plan, Five-Year Transportation Program, and meet and sustain funding need documents). Assist in the development of the statewide investment strategy for the Capital Highway program.

3 Assist in the review of information provided by program system managers and other sources for the purpose of developing the investment strategy for the Capital Highway program. Assist in populating and maintaining statewide template targets in the departmental database. Complete statewide and regional target transfers and adjustments on the departmental database as needed. Assist in developing recommendations to leadership regarding the progress of obligation authority and program authorizations for individual template categories. Assist in creating various database queries to support the monitoring process for program obligations and program authorizations. Assist in developing and maintaining effective reports for immediate reference to answer inquiries about the overall Capital Highway program template. Duty 5 General Summary: Percentage: 10 Other duties as assigned by the bureau. Assist with bureau related functions as assigned. 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. The entry level transportation planner, with appropriate training, is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in order to complete the required tasks. Whenever possible, the planner should identify, recommend, and implement improvements in the work methods and materials utilized in the position, and use judgment to determine the best problem solving approach to efficiently complete work assignments. Decisions need to be made determining appropriate methods, noting limitations of data, and deciding how to communicate results. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor's review. The supervisor s guidance is asked for when conflicting priorities arise. Decisions regarding the distribution of material for the public require supervisor s review. 18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions in this position physically exposed to on the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions. Must be able to use a personal computer for several hours daily. Must be able to read, research, and respond to requests for transportation related materials. Must be able to attend training or other work related activities occasionally. Training or other work related activities may be inside or outside of the state of Michigan. 19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on a fulltime, on-going basis. N/A

4 Additional Subordinates N/A 20. This position's responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): N/A N Complete and sign service ratings. N Assign work. N Provide formal written counseling. N Approve work. N N Approve leave requests. Review work. N Approve time and attendance. N Provide guidance on work methods. N Orally reprimand. N Train employees in the work. 22. Do you agree with the responses for items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes. 23. What are the essential functions of this position? This entry level transportation planner position participates in tasks needed to complete the annual Highway CFP. This will include assisting in the development of various reports and reviewing CFP submittals. The position will also assist in producing long-term (20 year) state revenue forecasts using the MDOT long-range revenue model. The position will participate in activities related to pavement condition forecasting and development of the statewide investment strategy for the Capital Highway program. 24. Indicate specifically how the position's duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. Updated position description. 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? This work area: (1) Coordinates and monitors the annual Highway Call for Projects consistent with the department s long-term goals and financial constraints; (2) Develops and monitors pavement condition forecasts and strategies; and (3) Prepares long-range revenue forecasts. The work area coordinates reliable and consistent information about the Capital Highway program for department management to allow effective administration of the program and responds to inquiries from the director, Office of Communications, Legislative Affairs Office, legislators, public officials, and the public. This position prepares long-term revenue forecasts, and assists in development of the annual Highway CFP and pavement condition forecasts. 26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position? EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, resource development, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, economics or a related field. EXPERIENCE: Transportation Planner 9 - No specific type or amount is required. Transportation Planner 10 - One year of professional experience in the planning and assessment of transportation planner systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9. Transportation Planner P11 - Two years of professional experience in the planning and assessment of transportation planner systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

5 Knowledge of the organization and of the transportation planning process. Knowledge of urban, regional, and statewide planning as it relates to transportation systems. Knowledge of federal and state laws related to transportation planning. Ability to use a personal computer. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid driver s license. NOTE: Civil Service approval does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desired qualifications of this position. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisor TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of employee or supervisors. None I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. Appointing Authority I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee