Aviation Planner

State of Montana•Helena, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Aviation Planner. The position establishes, plans, researches, manages, and implements Aeronautics programs, projects, grants, and data. It is also responsible for planning the annual Montana Aviation Conference. Depending on qualifications, the employee may be trained to serve on call as a search and rescue coordinator for 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 the MDT 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 as a condition of employment.

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.
Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.
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.
Must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

Establish, plan, research, manage, and implement Aeronautics programs, projects, grants, and data.
Plan the annual Montana Aviation Conference.
Depending on qualifications, may be trained to serve on call as a search and rescue coordinator for approximately one week per month.
Learn, understand, and provide information to management for decision making and during legislative session.

Benefits

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 through deferred compensation.
Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all hours 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 the first day of employment.
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available.