Statewide Planning Section Supervisor

State of Montana•Helena, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Statewide Planning Section Supervisor to lead strategic, multimodal transportation planning efforts that help ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Montana’s communities. This position oversees statewide and urban planning programs, provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and ensures federal and state compliance in planning and programming processes. Responsible for advancing MDT’s statewide planning initiatives, including overseeing corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and air quality programs. Collaborate with local, tribal, and federal partners to align statewide vision with local transportation needs, manage a talented team of planning professionals, and contribute to sound investment strategies that enhance Montana’s mobility and economic vitality. This position reports to the Planning & Modal Transportation Bureau Chief and directly manages 8 employees. 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
4 years of experience in planning, program analysis, research, impact assessment, mitigation, or a related field and 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 8 years of related experience and 1 year of supervision.
Knowledge of transportation planning theory, methods, and techniques, and of State and Federal transportation programs, including program structures, funding distribution, and the legislative process.
Knowledge of Federal and State transportation laws and regulations; public involvement laws and methods; and the relationship between transportation and social, economic, land use, visual, aesthetic, and environmental factors in Montana.
Ability to communicate effective with diverse and broad audiences, including the public.
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.”
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

Oversees statewide and urban planning programs
Provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
Ensures federal and state compliance in planning and programming processes
Overseeing corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and air quality programs
Collaborate with local, tribal, and federal partners to align statewide vision with local transportation needs
Manage a talented team of planning professionals
Contribute to sound investment strategies that enhance Montana’s mobility and economic vitality

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