Statewide Planning Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Statewide Planning Section Supervisor to lead strategic, multimodal transportation planning efforts that help ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Montana’s communities. This position oversees statewide and urban planning programs, provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and ensures federal and state compliance in planning and programming processes.

Responsible for advancing MDT’s statewide planning initiatives, including overseeing corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and air quality programs. Collaborate with local, tribal, and federal partners to align statewide vision with local transportation needs, manage a talented team of planning professionals, and contribute to sound investment strategies that enhance Montana’s mobility and economic vitality. This position reports to the Planning & Modal Transportation Bureau Chief and directly manages 8 employees.

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
• 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

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• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in planning, program analysis, research, impact assessment, mitigation, or a related field and 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 8 years of related experience and 1 year of supervision.

Knowledge of transportation planning theory, methods, and techniques, and of State and Federal transportation programs, including program structures, funding distribution, and the legislative process.

Knowledge of Federal and State transportation laws and regulations; public involvement laws and methods; and the relationship between transportation and social, economic, land use, visual, aesthetic, and environmental factors in Montana.

Ability to communicate effective with diverse and broad audiences, including the public.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.