District Administrator Missoula

State Of Montana

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Missoula, MT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Administrator for the Missoula District. The position is responsible for providing executive planning and guidance for MDT operations and services in the Missoula District; representing the agency projects and initiatives to governmental bodies industry organizations the media and the public; and developing allocating and managing the budget equipment staff and other district resources. The position reports to the Director of MDT and is responsible for managerial oversight of approximately 300 FTE employees located throughout the district.

For a full job description please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

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:

  • Resume detailing your qualifications and work history

  • 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (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 or a related field such as Construction Engineering Technology Public Administration or Business Administration.

This position requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the transportation field including experience with leadership highway construction maintenance materials bridge and road construction project management and contracting. This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of supervision or managerial experience.

Certifications licensure or other credentials include P.E. is preferred

Alternative qualifications include related experience that may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Special Requirements:

Other information: Predominant work involves extensive district and statewide coordination including extensive travel (in motor vehicles and sometimes aircraft) to attend meetings interact and lead provide project oversight and perform related field and office work as required. Travel demands often involve overnight stays up to several nights in duration. The position often requires overtime and long days to accomplish the goals and objectives of the agency and district.

This position often makes decisions that affect public health and safety. Predominant duties include on-site direction of project safety demonstrating a keen operational awareness and adherence to construction site safety standards and practice during routine emergency or disaster incidents. This work requires knowledge and implementation of safety protocols and special precautions including the use of personal protection clothing and devices.

The position also involves work in conditions and demands associated with effectively mediating and deescalating conflict between potentially irate or hostile parties to include contractors the public and employees.

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.


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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Administrator for the Missoula District. The position is responsible for providing executive planning and guidance for MDT operations and services in the Missoula District; representing the agency projects and initiatives to gov...
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