The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Maintenance Division Administrator in Helena. This position is responsible for administering the Maintenance Division and Maintenance functions throughout the state. Provides executive analysis oversight and direction to statewide maintenance activities; represents the agency and Maintenance Division to governmental and legislative bodies industry organizations the media and the public. Responsible for the development allocation monitoring and managing resources of the Maintenance Program. This position reports to the Asset Strategy Operations & Maintenance Operations Manager and directly manages 5 employees in the Helena office and 10 Maintenance Chiefs throughout the state. This position is also responsible for indirect oversight of approximately 750 Maintenance employees located throughout the state. 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
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: 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. Required Education and Experience: The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelors Degree in in Civil Engineering related engineering field Business or a related field. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in highway construction preconstruction materials or maintenance experience. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Combinations of related work experience and education may be considered. Such as 12 years of related experience and 5 years of supervisory. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the concepts and theories of public administration highway construction pre-construction equipment and materials engineering and the legislative process. Knowledge of issues regarding the state and their impacts on maintenance operations. Skills in planning program administration budgeting negotiation and persuasion. Skills in motivating and communicating with a variety of personnel; in leadership executive management program planning and implementation negotiation and mediation and data collection and analysis. 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. A full application is not required to be completed please just attach a resume and cover letter. 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 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.
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