Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes:

January 27, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!


Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.


E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

About the Position:

Who can apply:

Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full/Part-time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Search Keywords:

Topeka, Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego

Compensation:

Annual Salary Range:

$57,076.80 - $60,846.15

Hourly Pay Range:

$27.44 - $29.25

Employment Benefits:

Work-Life Balance Programs:

+ Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
+ Employee Assistance Program
- For help managing daily life at no cost to you
+ Infant at Work Program
+ Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

First-Day Coverage:

+ Medical Insurance
+ Dental Insurance
+ Vison Insurance
+ Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

Life Insurance:

+ Employer paid basic group life
+ Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

Retirement:

+ KPERS and Deferred Compensation

Other Benefits:

+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Paid on-the-job training programs.
+ Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
+ Employee discounts with the STAR Program
+ And more!


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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Planner position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Transportation Planning. This position prepares traffic forecasts and transportation studies, develops/reviews travel demand models of urban and urbanized areas in Kansas, assists in the review of break-in-access studies in accordance with KDOT and Federal Highway Administration regulations. The Planner will occasionally develop and review traffic Synchro/SimTraffic models to analyze operational deficiencies on roadways. This position would have a significant role in the transportation planning processes, corridor studies and economic impact analysis.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Develop traffic forecasts and analyses as prioritized using statistical methods and the four-step modeling process. Develop, document and is responsible for updating and running assigned travel demand models. Under direction of the Models and Forecasting Manager and Planner III, assist in coordinating the collection and analysis of social economic data, demographic data, highway inventory data, and land use data for trends and future growth patterns. Under the direction of the Models and Forecasting Manager and Planner III, assist in the development of transportation planning processes, corridor studies and economic impact analysis. Construct traffic simulation models for the purpose of identifying and analyzing operational deficiencies on localized sections of the Kansas State Highway System and the roads that serve it. Represents KDOT at assigned MPO and other meetings.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in urban/regional planning. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working understanding of the transportation planning process. Knowledge of geographic principles and processes, including a basic understanding of geographic information systems (GIS). Knowledge in spreadsheets, databases, and other related computer skills. Two years of experience related to work with traffic studies and related data and/or traffic modeling (macro and micro). Knowledge in the elements needed to develop traffic forecasts and conduct and review traffic studies.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required

in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name:

Tulsa Wade

Email:

KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov

Phone:

(785) 296-7242

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User. Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> "My Account Information" page. This information is included on all your job applications.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete. + Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> "My Job Applications" page.
Check your email and the "My Job Notifications"page for written communications from the Recruiter. + Email - sent to the Preferred email on the "My Account Information" page.
+ Notifications - view the Careers -> "My Job Notifications" page.

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts (if substituting education) DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Resume (or choose existing if you have one) Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.