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Position Summary MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning (OTP) seeks to hire two transportation program planners for the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team within OTP. These positions will support the ESG Manager, as well as work with other individuals in OTP and across MassDOT. The ESG team will be responsible for developing projects and resources that seek to advance transportation equity in the Commonwealth. The ESG team will also be responsible for overseeing the data collection and reporting duties related to the agency’s climate activities per therecommendationsissued by theOffice of Climate Innovation and Resilience. These roles are responsible for generating resources that inform the advancement of transportation equity efforts undertaken by MassDOT, both with respect to outcomes associated with specific projects as well as enhancing the agency’s treatment and consideration of equity and mobility justice throughout the transportation planning process. Initiatives will include both those specifically requested within the organization and those self-generated within OTP and the ESG group. To meet these responsibilities, the ESG team will carry out projects involving mixed-methods research and data analysis from a variety of sources. Projects will include research design and project scoping; data collection, cleaning, and assessment; qualitative, quantitative, and spatial data analysis; and data visualization and reporting via a variety of means including but not limited to web-based dashboards, written documents, and presentations. Some specific projects already underway and upcoming are listed below, but the work undertaken by the ESG group may include any efforts that support coordination, collaboration, and consistency across the agency, especially with respect to how MassDOT meets its equity goals as clarified inBeyond Mobility. Duties and Responsibilities * Specific tasks include updating and maintaining several of MassDOT’s GIS data layers and public-facing dashboards, including but not limited to the MassDOTTransportation Equity Atlas; theAccess to Jobs dashboard; and theRTA Service Coverage Tool. In some cases, these layers and dashboards will need to be overhauled with respect to data sources, layer composition, and user experience. * Conduct analytical and research work related to the above data and beyond, via written case studies and issue briefs, and via web-based tools and dashboards, as requested by OTP and MassDOT stakeholders or as prioritized internally by the ESG team. * Provide project management support and assistance to various planning studies related to transportation equity and mobility justice that are both currently underway and to be developed by this team, including People and Transportation and the District Equity Initiative. * Develop scopes of work for new projects and identify areas of collaboration with stakeholders on specific issues or resources. * Contribute to the development of the broad transportation equity platform at MassDOT, including disseminating recent achievements, resources, and best practices to stakeholders and partners. * Support MassDOT’s Climate PMO consultant team, who are responsible for advising on a monitoring and reporting framework for surveilling progress against the specific actions required of MassDOT per the OICR report. * Monitor the activities of program participants to ensure conformance with established standards and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. * Evaluate program activities to determine progress and effectiveness and to make appropriate recommendations concerning program activities. * Recommend the methods to be used and procedures to be followed for program monitoring and evaluation. Preferred Qualifications Data Analysis * Familiarity and experience with GIS data and tools, preferably ESRI platforms, and a working knowledge of how to conduct spatial analysis and research. * Comfortable undertaking and reviewing quantitative and qualitative data collected across a variety of sources, including but not limited to the U.S. Census Bureau and other public data sources, as well as survey data and focus group responses. * Able to assemble, organize, and manipulate data in a way that allows for meaningful analysis and the identification of patterns and trends via tools such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Stata, R, Python. Communication and Teamwork * Able to draft substantive reports, memos, briefings, and slide decks and deliver succinct verbal briefings to internal and external audiences. * Comfortable interacting with stakeholders with diverse perspectives on transportation issues and a range of communication styles. * Able to work in a team and navigate working across all levels of a large complex organization, occasionally working outside areas of current expertise to support other OTP teams. Organization and project management * Take a proactive and organized approach to planning and structuring work, including being able to anticipate issues, develop potential solutions, and escalate risks appropriately. * Able to manage time effectively, working on urgent, reactive tasks while carrying out long-term projects and programs with overlapping deadlines. Unit E Sign-On Bonus This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. About MassDOT * The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. *Minimum Entrance Requirements * This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in urban planning, regional planning, land use planning or transportation planning, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major In urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required (A) experience. II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. * For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722. * For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935. *Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Science* *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Transportation Program Planner II - Environmental, Social, and Governance * Location: *Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 24000ATT