%3Cfigure class=%22image image_resized%22 style=%22width%5C:100%;%22%3E%3Cimg style=%22aspect-ratio%5C:1000/312;width%5C:100%;%22 src=%22https%5C://mdt.mt.gov/other/webdata/external/peopleops/jobpost/images/sunset.jpg%22 width=%221000%22 height=%22312%22%3E%3C/figure%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EThe %3Cstrong%3EMontana Department of Transportation (MDT) %3C/strong%3Eis recruiting for a Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Coordinator. This position is responsible for performing professional-level tasks in support of MDT%27s Data %26amp; 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EAre you someone who loves working with people and has a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy ensuring information is accurate and helps make important decisions? This isn%27t just a desk job; it%27s a chance to play a vital role in how Montana%27s roads are managed and improved, directly impacting our agency and securing essential funding for our state%27s transportation future.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EAs our HPMS Coordinator, you%27ll be at the heart of managing crucial information about Montana%27s public roads. Your main goal will be to ensure that our roadway data is accurate, up-to-date, and ready for use.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E Connect and Collaborate%5C:%3C/strong%3E A big part of this role involves working with many different people! You%27ll be a central point of contact, collaborating closely with various teams within MDT, as well as with our federal partners. Your excellent people and team skills will help you gather the information we need and ensure everyone is on the same page.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EBe a Data Detective%5C:%3C/strong%3E You%27ll meticulously collect, check, and organize a wide variety of information about our roads – from their condition to how many vehicles use them. Your sharp attention to detail will be key to making sure every piece of information is correct.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E %26nbsp;Support Big Decisions%5C:%3C/strong%3E The accurate information you manage directly helps MDT make smart choices about where to invest in road improvements, how to keep our roads safe, and how to secure federal funding that keeps our transportation system strong. You%27ll be contributing to plans that shape Montana%27s future.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EOrganize and Report%5C:%3C/strong%3E You%27ll help prepare important reports that share our roadway information with federal agencies, ensuring we meet all necessary guidelines. This involves organizing data clearly and concisely.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe%27re seeking a candidate who is%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EA People Person%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou genuinely enjoy working with others, building relationships, and communicating clearly, both in writing and verbally. You%27re comfortable reaching out to different groups and working together to achieve common goals.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EMeticulously Detailed%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou have an exceptional eye for accuracy and take pride in ensuring information is precise. You%27re the kind of person who notices the small things that others might miss.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E A Team Player%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a shared mission.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E Organized and Thorough%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou can manage multiple pieces of information, keep track of details, and ensure everything is in the right place.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3Cstrong%3EComfortable with Information%5C:%3C/strong%3E While you don%27t need to be a coding expert, you should be comfortable working with digital information, using computer systems including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), and learning new tools to manage and analyze data.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E A Problem-Solver%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou enjoy figuring out things and finding solutions when information doesn%27t quite add up.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E Committed to Public Service%5C: %3C/strong%3EYou want your work to make a real difference for the people of Montana.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EFor a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog at tskoog@mt.gov.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (if applicable to position)%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://doa.mt.gov/hcbd/enrollment-claims/#new-employee-enrollment%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Eligibility for %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Benefits apply on first day of employment%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EFor information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website%5C: %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3Ehttps%5C://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
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.
Required Education and Experience:
Planner IV - Level 2.1: BA/BS in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field and one (1) year of related work experience.
Planner V - Level 3.0: BA/BS in Planning, Computer Information Systems, Business, or a related field, and two (2) 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 coworkers, 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
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 participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov
This position is covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association). The successful applicant for this position will be required to participate in the VEBA group. The VEBA group can take part in an annual election. Any questions regarding the VEBA can be addressed to Laurie Edwards, MDT People Operations Bureau 444-6053.
Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.