SIAP Transportation Planner

State of Montana • Helena, MT

50d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1 year of related experience
• Establish productive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers
• Align behavior with the needs and goals of the department
• Visible, positive role model for others
• 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 supervisor
• Understand and adhere to policies, procedures, rules, and laws that govern daily work activities
• Self-accountability for activities, decisions, successes, and failures
• Creative and forward-thinking problem solver
• Able to coordinate several activities at once
• Resolve issues and cope with deadlines
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree