Transportation Planner-SIAP
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Transportation Planner . These positions are responsible for performing professional-level tasks in support of MDT's Asset Strategy functions. Research 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; analyze transportation-related data; program and project development, grant management, tracking, monitoring, and documenting; performing analysis using a variety of data sources; conducting planning studies; and inter-agency and external coordination. These positions report to the System Impact Section Supervisor and do not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder. For a full job description, please contact Thomas Skoog at [email protected]
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Planning, Business or a related field.
- One year of related experience.
- Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 3 years of related 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.
Responsibilities
- Research 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
- Analyze transportation-related data
- Program and project development, grant management, tracking, monitoring, and documenting
- Performing analysis using a variety of data sources
- Conducting planning studies
- Inter-agency and external coordination
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
