Transportation Planner
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- 25141339 Requisition #
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- 10 hours ago Post Date
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for performing professional-level tasks that support MDT's State Highway Traffic Safety Section within the Transit, Safety and Planning Bureau. This position will serve as the Law Enforcement Program Manager that supports state and local law enforcement agencies in high crash areas that mitigate impaired driving and speeding and that increase occupant protection enforcement efforts. It provides technical and administrative guidance to law enforcement grantees throughout Montana to enhance state highway traffic safety. 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; analyzing 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; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Incumbent may serve as a lead employee of various projects. This position reports to the State Highway Traffic Safety Supervisor and does not supervise and does not directly supervise others.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
For a full job description, please contact Heather Morgan at hmorgan@mt.gov.
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
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Planning, Business or a related field.
Planner III - $33.86/hr
- Associate’s Degree in Planning, Business or a related field, and one (1) year of related work experience.
Planner IV – $35.72/hr
- Bachelor’s Degree in the following areas: Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
Planner V – $38.79/hr
- Bachelor’s Degree in the following areas: Planning, Business Administration, or a related field, and one (1) year of related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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.
Required Application Materials:
- 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.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information:
House Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, increased state employee base pay for by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.
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.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
