Asset Management Coordinator - Transportation Planning Specialist Series

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Posting closes 05/27/2026

A waiver of qualifications will be given to candidates with internal and external experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Asset Management Coordinator. Primary duties include planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system by coordinating with internal staff and teams.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The transportation planning specialist evaluates transportation alternatives for the ability to meet transportation goals and objectives and potential social, economic, and environmental impacts on communities; informs, educates, and advises customers about the transportation planning process. Job responsibilities are performed under general supervision

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

• Coordinates and manages transportation planning studies.
• Informs and advises customers about transportation project needs assessment and prioritization; represents the department at public meetings including regional planning commission or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meetings.
• Prepares and maintains a district or division's annual planning budget and administers sub-allocated funding programs.
• Reviews and approves final design plans, including specifications and construction cost estimates, for local Federal Aid Program.
• Serves as a technical resource for project development teams to ensure plans and projects comply with legal, regulatory, and fiscal requirements and constraints.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Public or Business Administration, Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field, AND six years of experience in transportation engineering or planning,
• OR Ten years of experience in transportation engineering or planning.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position please contact: Kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.