Area Transportation Planner

State of Montana•Helena, MT

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Area Transportation Planner. This position is part of the Statewide Planning & Modal Operations’ team and helps ensure a well-planned transportation system that supports the mobility, safety, and economic vitality of Montana's communities. Our Transportation Planners partner with local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and the public to align statewide goals with local needs while addressing Montana's rapid growth and change through early and continued collaboration. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance and coordination to communities across Montana on long-range transportation plans. Will analyze transportation data to support investment decisions guided by our priority goals of safety, system preservation, economic vitality, and mobility. Coordinate with local officials and stakeholders on planning processes, prepare reports and recommendations for the Legislature and agency leadership, and manage planning programs that determine cost-effective ways to address transportation needs. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Reports to the Statewide Planning Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at [email protected] . Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits apply on first day of employment Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website\: https\://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values Required Application Materials: · A resume detailing your qualifications and work history. · A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position. Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Requirements

Planner 2 - $31.24 Associate Degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience. Other combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 3 years of related experience.
Planner 3 - $33.86 Associate Degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience. Other combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 4 years of related experience.
Planner 4 - $35.72 Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field, and 1 year of directly related experience. Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Such as 5 years of directly related experience.
Planner 5 - $38.79 Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field, and 2 years of directly related work experience. Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Such as 6 years of directly related experience.
Establish productive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers.
Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, rules, and laws related to transportation plans.
Creative and forward-thinking problem solver.
Driver’s record will be verified.
Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Providing technical assistance and coordination to communities across Montana on long-range transportation plans.
Analyzing transportation data to support investment decisions guided by our priority goals of safety, system preservation, economic vitality, and mobility.
Coordinating with local officials and stakeholders on planning processes
Preparing reports and recommendations for the Legislature and agency leadership
Managing planning programs that determine cost-effective ways to address transportation needs.

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer