Highway Performance Monitoring System Coordinator

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Coordinator to perform professional-level work supporting the Data & Analytics Bureau. The position manages information about Montana’s public roads and helps ensure roadway data is accurate, current, organized, and ready for use. This work supports decisions about road improvements and safety, as well as federal funding and reporting requirements. The position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

The coordinator researches compliance with federal and state laws, guidelines, agency policies, and procedures; collects and analyzes transportation data from a variety of sources; and supports program and project development, management, tracking, monitoring, and documentation. The role involves coordination with MDT teams and federal partners, preparing roadway information for reports to federal agencies, and performing other duties as assigned. The position requires comfort using computer systems, including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), and learning tools for managing and analyzing data.

Required qualifications are listed at two career-ladder levels. Planner IV - Level 2.1 requires a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field and one year of related work experience. Planner V - Level 3.0 requires the same degree areas and two years of related work experience. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may qualify. The agency may use a training assignment, with conditions provided in writing at hire. A driver’s record will be verified, and selected applicants must authorize the Department to obtain permanent driving records and comply with state vehicle-use rules and policy.

Requirements

• Planner IV - Level 2.1: BA/BS in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field, and one year of related work experience.
• Planner V - Level 3.0: BA/BS in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field, and two years of related work experience.
• Any combination of related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications may be considered.
• Establish productive, collaborative working relationships with coworkers, management, and customers.
• Align behavior with the needs and goals of the department and serve as a positive role model.
• Proactively engage in training and discussions to expand awareness of how the position supports the department’s mission.
• Exercise sound judgment and request guidance from senior planners and the supervisor when appropriate.
• Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, rules, and laws governing daily work.
• Demonstrate self-accountability for activities and decisions.
• Use creative, forward-thinking problem-solving skills and coordinate several activities at once.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and thoroughness.
• Be comfortable using computer systems, including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), and learning tools for managing and analyzing data.
• Provide authorization for the Department to obtain permanent driving records; comply with applicable state vehicle-use rules and MDT policy.
• If selected, provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The announcement states that work-authorization sponsorship is generally unavailable through the State of Montana.

Responsibilities

• Research compliance with federal and state laws, guidelines, agency policies, and procedures.
• Collect, check, organize, and analyze transportation and roadway data, including information about road condition and vehicle use.
• Perform analysis using a variety of data sources.
• Support program and project development, management, tracking, monitoring, and documentation.
• Coordinate with MDT teams, federal partners, and other external parties to gather information and align work.
• Prepare and organize reports sharing roadway information with federal agencies and ensure applicable guidelines are met.
• Support decisions about road investments, road safety, and federal transportation funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 time in 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.
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement, if applicable to the position.
• Position participation in a VEBA group, with an annual election.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level