Statewide Planning Section Supervisor
State of MontanaHelena, Montana, United States
Posted January 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The State of Montana is a public sector organization committed to cultivating a workforce capable of meeting the state's evolving challenges. Its core focus lies in recruiting, developing, and retaining disciplined, creative, and energetic professionals who uphold values of respect, synergy, and ethics. By fostering collaboration across diverse communities, the agency bridges geographic and cultural gaps throughout the Big Sky State. This distinctive emphasis on disciplined innovation and inclusive teamwork sets it apart as a leader in state workforce development.
Job Description
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Statewide Planning Section Supervisor to lead strategic, multimodal transportation planning efforts. This position oversees statewide and urban planning programs, provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and ensures federal and state compliance in planning and programming processes.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledge of transportation planning theory, methods, and techniques, and of State and Federal transportation programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse and broad audiences
Benefits
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer