Program Manager - Aeronautics
Program Manager - Aeronautics
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Job Description
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Program Manager - Aeronautics. This position is responsible for establishing managing and implementing Aeronautics Division programs projects grants and data. Manage research and design new programs. Responsible for planning the annual Montana Aviation Conference. This position reports to the Safety and Education Bureau Chief and does not supervise others. May be trained to be on-call as a search and rescue coordinator depending on qualifications approximately one week per month. *House Bill 13 passed by the 2025 State Legislature will include an increase to the base pay for this position by $1.00 per hour or 2.5% whichever is greater beginning July 1 2025.
This position works in the Aeronautics Division office which is located on the Helena Regional Airport.
For a full job description please contact Alycia Gereg at .
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 Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in aviation business research engineering project management event planning or another closely related field.
- 2 years of project management planning or related experience.
- 2 years of related aviation experience required.
- Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.
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:
- Knowledge of the principles of planning; project management; basic practices of accounting and budgeting; organization; research and analysis practices.
- Requires skills in research Microsoft Excel writing and editing.
- Ability to understand navigate and manage the legislative process.
- Ability to manage and organize competing priorities large projects multi-day events networking opportunities and marketing.
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.
The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition 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 is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Hourly
