Transportation Planner

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for performing professional-level tasks in support of MDT's Data & Analytics Bureau functions. Tasks include researching compliance with federal and state laws for plans, programs, and projects; research, analysis, and interpretation of federal and state laws, guidelines, and agency policies and procedures; collecting and analyzing transportation-related data; program and project development, management, tracking, monitoring, and documenting; performing analysis using a variety of data sources; inter-agency and external coordination; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Incumbent may serve as a lead employee of various projects. These positions report to the section supervisor and do not supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of a career ladder.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business or a related field
• One year of data science / data analysis experience
• Establish productive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers
• Proactively engage in training and discussions to expand awareness of how the position supports the department’s mission
• Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, rules, and laws that govern daily work activities
• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Alternative combinations of related experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications may be considered

Responsibilities

• Researching compliance with federal and state laws for plans, programs, and projects
• Research, analysis, and interpretation of federal and state laws, guidelines, and agency policies and procedures
• Collecting and analyzing transportation-related data
• Program and project development, management, tracking, monitoring, and documenting
• Performing analysis using a variety of data sources
• Inter-agency and external coordination
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned
• May serve as a lead employee of various projects

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees