Transit Planner

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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 .

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

• Planner 4 - $36.72 /hr
• Bachelors degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1 year of directly related experience.
• Planner 5 - $39.79 /hr
• Bachelors degree in Economics, Planning, Business Administration or a related field
• 2 years of directly related experience.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning. Ability to apply that knowledge to MDT procedures and processes.
• Ability to provide clear verbal and written communication with a variety of external stakeholders.

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 .

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.

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