Utility Agent - Butte

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Utility Agent-Butte District. This position serves as a Utility Agent and coordinates major utility relocation projects; coordinates railroad involvement; administers contracts for project-related work; provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects; provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS) and performs a variety of other duties in support of the Department mission and ongoing Bureau operations and activities. The position reports to the Utility Engineering Supervisor Utility Construction Supervisor or District Preconstruction Engineer and does not supervise other agency personnel.

For a full job description please contact Shirley Cortright 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 the first day of employment

For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Education and Experience:

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Administration Survey Design/Drafting Finance or a related field.

• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Utilities or a related Engineering field. This position requires the ability to read and interpret highway plans (road plans right of way plans utility plans etc.)

• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• This position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway engineering; mathematics; utility design and construction; state and federal regulations pertaining to utility placement and relocation; right of way acquisition; project management; contract administration and claims management; and environmental issues and regulations as they apply to road construction and utility relocation projects.

• This position requires skill in directing organizing and coordinating multiple staff and projects examining interpreting and translating technical/legal information to broad audiences standard office software applications (e.g. word processing database etc.) analyzing and interpreting statistical information and written and verbal communications.

• This position requires the ability to develop effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives; to provide clear directions technical assistance and guidance to team members to ensure effective operations and project activities; to assesses complex and rapidly changing technological issues and national trends; identify root causes of problems and development of alternative solutions; confidently challenge the status quo by experimenting with new ideas; to accurately apply engineering standards and project requirements to specific circumstances; to evaluate multiple and ambiguous factors to resolve problems; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to create a positive work climate; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

Required 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.

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.

• 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.