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Transportation Planner (HPMS Coordinator)

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25141467 Requisition #

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner (HPMS Coordinator). This position is responsible for performing professional-level tasks in support of MDT's Data and Analysis 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; analyzing transportation-related data; program and project development, 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. This position may serve as a lead employee of various projects. This position reports to the Geospatial Information Supervisor and does not supervise other agency personnel.

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:

Transportation Planner IV ($35.72/hour) 

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Transportation Planner V ($38.79/hour) 

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • One (1) year of related work experience.

Transportation Planner VI  ($41.61/hour)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of related work experience.

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

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.

 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:

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 is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

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.

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