Job: Climate Planner – Transportation Electrification (Limited Duration) – Oregon Department of Transportation

Job Title

Climate Planner – Transportation Electrification (Limited Duration)

Company / Organization

Oregon Department of Transportation

Job Description

The role:
Are you passionate about addressing climate change and doing work that advocates for transportation electrification? We are recruiting for a limited duration climate planner. In this key role, you will develop plans and implement programs to help electrify the transportation system! Apply today to assist us in bringing people to multimodal transportations and reduce the carbon footprint!

We have another position, within the same unit, open for recruitment. Please click here  to see our posting for a senior transportation electrification analyst or visit www.odotjobs.com and search for announcement REQ-151091.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2025. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

How to Apply

A day in the life:
• Develop work plans to implement climate office work efforts related to improving transportation electrification.
• Lead outreach efforts for studies, plans and policy development.
• Write grants and funding proposals.
• Provide assist to local jurisdictions and partners on grants or funding proposals that strengthen climate action.
• Develop agency plans and policies for electric, zero emissions, shared vehicles and infrastructure in light, medium and heavy-duty applications.
• Develop transportation electrification policies that support climate and equitable outcomes.
• Track progress against overall transportation electrification and climate goals and mandates.
• Develop, manage, oversee and direct projects and planning efforts to implement electrification, greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation activities.
• Create, analyze and implement plans and guidance documents to summarize new laws, directives or policies.
• Write research papers, reports and best practice documents to help improve the work of others.
• Hybrid work options available – work in an office environment with occasional limited state travel required. Will need to work in office at a minimum of 8 times per year.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.