Transit Planner

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Transit Planner to support public transportation programs and services throughout Montana. This position works closely with transit agencies and other stakeholders to support program delivery and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Responsible for overseeing transit facility design and construction projects and other small capital projects, maintaining transit facility capital asset records, providing technical assistance to transit agencies, reviewing and approving quarterly subrecipient reimbursement requests, and monitoring program compliance. Additional responsibilities include analyzing program and financial data, supporting transit planning and project development efforts, interpreting state and federal regulations, and coordinating with transit providers and partners to address transit needs across the state. This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. It reports to the Transit Section Supervisor and does not supervise others.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@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 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.

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%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EKnowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning. Ability to apply that knowledge to MDT procedures and processes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in 0in 0in .5in;mso-list%5C:l2 level1 lfo1;text-indent%5C:-.25in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-list%5C:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22font%5C:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-list%5C:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EProgram management skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in 0in 0in .5in;mso-list%5C:l2 level1 lfo1;text-indent%5C:-.25in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-list%5C:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22font%5C:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Symbol;mso-list%5C:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EAbility to provide clear verbal and written communication with a variety of external stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EOther Information%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EDriver’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, %22State Vehicle Use,%22 and MDT Policy #6.03.001, %22State Vehicle Use Policy%22 are conditions of employment.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EThis 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EProof 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin%5C:0in;vertical-align%5C:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EEffective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating 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, %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.e-verify.gov%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:windowtext;font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;text-decoration%5C:none;text-underline%5C:none;%22%3Ehttps%5C://www.e-verify.gov%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E 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.

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