Aviation Planner

State of Montana•Helena, MT
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Aviation Planner to establish, plan, research, manage, and implement Aeronautics programs, projects, grants, and data. The position is responsible for planning the annual Montana Aviation Conference. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be trained to serve on call as a search and rescue coordinator approximately one week per month. The position reports to the Safety, Education, and Registration Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. It is based in MDT’s Aeronautics office at the Helena Regional Airport. A potential hybrid remote work arrangement is available. The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. Generally, the State of Montana does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, research, engineering, project management, event planning, or a related field, or four additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Two years of project management, planning, or related experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Knowledge of planning and project management best practices.
  • Ability to learn, understand, and provide information to management for decision-making and during legislative session.
  • Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.
  • Must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
  • Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

  • Establish, plan, research, manage, and implement Aeronautics programs, projects, grants, and data.
  • Plan the annual Montana Aviation Conference.
  • May serve on call as a search and rescue coordinator, approximately one week per month, if trained and qualified.

Benefits

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