Required Education and Experience:
- The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Business Administration Economics or a closely related field.
- This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in highway transportation right of way law public land acquisition highway design and construction.
- This position requires a minimum of 3 years of supervision or management experience.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- This position requires knowledge of the concepts and theories of civil engineering; business property and right-of-way laws and landowner rights; and condemnation processes and laws.
- This position requires skills in budgeting management and supervision of a large complex work unit; communication; project implementation; controlling and motivating a diverse group of personnel engaged in a sensitive activity involving continuous public contact; and developing and administering a variety of diverse programs and functions.
Other Information:
- Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants 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 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.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Right of Way Bureau Chief. The Right of Way Bureau acquires and manages land needed for transportation systems provides assistance and payments to individuals and businesses relocated by highways designs the right of way and arranges for relocating utilities that conflict with highway construction. The position is responsible for providing professional administrative and engineering oversight of bureau activities and right of way projects; directing the development and implementation of ROW program methods policies and technology; and administering Right of Way Bureau budget policies and equipment. The position is responsible directing and overseeing a range of programs including Design Plans Appraisal Acquisition Utilities Access Management Outdoor Advertising Control and Land Management operations and activities.
For a full job description please contact Sadie Hansen 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: Application Materials:
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
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.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys 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.
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:
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